Jeera-Aloo (Cumin-Potato) Stir Fry

A very simple, delicious and aromatic side dish. Cumin and potato together brings out the best combo and anything can suit with it.

Ingredients:

1. Potato chopped (lengthwise or cubed)-2 cup
2. Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
3. Cumin-1 1/4 tsp
4. Oil-2 tbsp
5. Curry leaves-2 springs
6. Dry red chilly-2 nos
7. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp (optional)
8. Chilly powder-1 tsp
9. Hing (asafoetida/kayam)-2 pinch
10. Salt-to taste

Preparation:

• Heat oil in pan; when it is hot make the flame to low;crackle mustard seeds followed by cumin seeds; 
• Add dry red chilly and curry leaves.
• Add all the powders and potato pieces; mix well.
• Cover cooks it for about 15 minutes on low flame by stirring occasionally(or cook until potato pieces get cooked well; no need to add water; if necessary; sprinkle little).
• Switch off the flame and serve hot..