Zeera Aaloo (Cumin Potatoes stir fry)

This is a great recipe for a quick dinner. There aren't many ingredients and doesn't take much time. It pairs great especially with stuffed breads or with rice as a side dish or when you are really not in a mood to cook but you are forced to do something with a jiffy.

He He . . . I am glad I had this recipe with me and it worked out wonderfully because it was loved by everyone when I dished it out. It is the quickest way to get a side dish at home and you will be called as the stir-fry Master when you dish it out. Surely when potatoes meet cumin, magic happens. Have a look at this recipe:

INGREDIENTS :

 

5-6 medium size potatoes, boiled

1 and half tsp cumin seeds/jeera

¼ cup chopped coriander leaves

1 green chili, chopped

½ tsp turmeric powder

¼ tsp red chili powder

3 to 4 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

HOW TO MAKE:

 

1) Peel the boiled potatoes and cut into cubes.

 

2) Heat oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let these sizzle in the oil.

 

3) Now add the green chilies and fry for a minute. Add the potato cubes and mix it well with the cumin seeds and chilies.

 

4) Sprinkle the turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt. Saute the potatoes for 2-3 minutes.

 

5)  Add the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix the whole mixture well for a minute.

 

6) Serve hot.