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..

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