Jeera Aloo Recipe (Punjabi Jeera Aloo)

Ingredients

• 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 2 3/4 cups potato cubes
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp green chilli paste
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder), optional
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• salt (namak) to taste
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Steps

1. To make jeera aloo, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the potatoes, mix well, cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the potatoes are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
3. Add the green chilli paste, turmeric powder, lemon juice, salt and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
4. Serve jeera aloo hot.