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    Home » Recipes » Course » Side Dish

    Jeera Aloo (Cumin Potatoes)

    Published: Feb 17, 2021 || Last updated: Mar 8, 2021 by Farrukh Aziz

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    Jeera Aloo is a delicious vegetarian Indian dhaba style side dish recipe for boiled potatoes cooked in cumin seeds. A flavorful potato dish which you can prepare just in few minutes with only handful of ingredients. This easy cumin potato recipe is definitely a keeper, you won't regret it!

    Close up of Jeera aloo served on round earthenware with sliced onions and chili on side

    Jump to:
    • What makes this recipe so good?
    • Ingredients + Notes
    • How to make Jeera Aloo
    • FAQs + Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving Suggestion
    • More delicious potato recipes for you
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    What makes this recipe so good?

    Tributes sprout in my mind when I think how the humble potato can transform into a crispy succulent dish like this Jeera Aloo. When there’s no vegetable available at home this starchy tuber comes to the rescue. 

    The great part of this Jeera Aloo recipe is, you can not only serve it as a side dish with bread or dal rice, but also enjoy as a snack as well as appetizer.

    Be it lunch, dinner or breakfast, my family would happily welcome this tantalizing potato side dish.  The aroma of the potatoes sizzling in oil infused with cumins fills the air, they are in pure joy waiting for the dish to arrive at the table.

    It's a perfect meal during fasts which helps in keeping your empty stomach satisfied.

    As this recipe has cumin seeds and roasted cumin powder, it enhances the flavor of this zingy dish. It also helps in the process of digestion along with ginger, turmeric, coriander seeds and also naturally add flavor to this dish.

    Now, coming to the secret that makes this dry Jeera Aloo fry so delicious is the use of special homemade Jeera Masala. Lightly roasted mix of spices gives boiled baby potatoes a perfect Punjabi dhaba style flavor which is totally irresistible.

    If you have boiled potatoes stored in your refrigerator, then you can pull it off in flat 15 minutes. Isn't it so easy and quick? 🙂

    This Jeera Aloo is:

    • Simple, quick and easy
    • Versatile - serve it as snack, side dish, appetizer or mains
    • Vegan, gluten free, paleo and whole30 approve
    • Easily customisable for larger crowd

    Ingredients + Notes

    Coming down to the ingredients which you can below, you only need handful of pantry stuffs to make this delicious jeera aloo fry.

    mise en place for jeera aloo recipe - boiled baby potatoes, spices, seasonings, lime, chilies and cilantro

    Potato : As you see here, I am using boiled baby potatoes for this recipe. But feel free to use regular boiled potato cubes here.

    Chilies : Feel free to use serrano peppers in case if green chilies are not handy.

    How to make Jeera Aloo

    First, start with dry roasting the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant.

    cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and dried red chilies  dry roasting in small pan

    Then, add the dry roasted masala and ½ teaspoon dry mango powder to the blender and blend to a coarse powder. The Jeera Masala is ready to use, set it aside.

    dry roasted spices ground to make coarse jeera masala powder in blender jar

    Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. When the oil hot enough, reduce the flame to medium and add the cumin seeds and green chillies. Allow the cumin seeds to crackle for few seconds until fragrant, does not burn.

    cumin seeds and slit green chilies added in hot oil in pan

    Add grated ginger and sauté for few seconds.

    grated ginger added to hot oil in pan with cumin seeds and green chilies.

    Then, add turmeric powder and cook for few seconds making sure it does not burn. Keep the flame medium low as to avoid burning.

    ground turmeric added to pan after   sautéing grated ginger in oil

    Then add boiled baby potatoes, salt and toss very well, cover and cook on low for 3-4 minutes.

    TIP: Let the potato sear for few extra minutes to give nice crispy golden layer.

    boiled and peeled baby potatoes, and salt added to the pan

    After cooking boiled potatoes for few minutes, add ground jeera masala powder and mix. Cook on low heat for not more than 1 minute only, cooking for too long may burn the masala.

    ground jeera masala added to the cooked potatoes in pan

    Finally, add lemon juice (or lime juice) and chopped cilantro leaves and toss.

    Cooked jeera aloo tossed with lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro in pan

    Serve hot with puri, roti or paratha along with some sliced onions on side.

    FAQs + Storage

    How do you make jeera aloo without boiling the potatoes?

    1. Prepare jeera masala powder and set it aside.
    2. Start with peeling and cutting the regular potatoes into small cubes. Heat oil in heavy bottom pan and the reduce the heat to medium.
    3. Add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Then, add green chilies, ginger and turmeric powder.
    4. Add potato cubes and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
    5. Then, add salt and mix. Sprinkle some water, cover and cook again for 5-6 minutes until potato cubes and soft but intact.
    6. Add prepared jeera masala and toss. Cook on low heat for 1 minute only.
    7. Squeeze lemon juice and add chopped coriander leaves, toss. Serve hot with puris, parathas, roti or dal rice.

    How to store the leftovers?

    Transfer the leftover cumin potatoes in clean airtight box and refrigerate it up to 4 days.

    What other variety potatoes are the best to cook jeera aloo?

    Apart from baby potatoes, you can opt to use Yukon potatoes, russet potatoes as well as red skinned potatoes to make this recipe.

    Expert Tips

    To get the best dhaba style taste, please do not compromise on and skip jeera masala steps. It provides amazing flavor profile to this jeera aloo sabji.

    As said above, you can use regular boiled potato cubes instead of baby potatoes here. For the below mentioned amount, use 2 and half cups boiled potatoes cubes.

    Another key point to remember, heat the oil very well and then simmer the heat before adding cumin. The hot oil on simmering heat will infuse the cumin flavor to the oil perfectly without burning it.

    Increase or decrease the amount of green chillies and red chillies as per your taste.

    overhead shot of cumin potatoes serving on black plate with fried poori bread on the side

    Serving Suggestion

    You can serve this jeera aloo with any of your favorite Indian breads like Paratha, Roti, Puri or Bedmi Puri.

    Or simply pair it with Khichdi or Dal Rice with some salad and papad on side.

    A small bowl of cooked potatoes for breakfast keeps body energetic all day long. So, at times we even enjoy this small bowl of cumin potatoes as breakfast just like that! 🙂

    More delicious potato recipes for you

    • Aloo Tikki
    • Spicy Baby Potatoes
    • Aloo Matar
    • Bread Roll
    • Potato Curry

    If you made my Punjabi dhaba style Jeera Aloo recipe, please let me know how it turned out for you! I'd love to hear through your comments and ratings below.

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    Close up shot of dry jeera aloo masala served in black plate.
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    Jeera Aloo Recipe

    This Aloo jeera is a delicious cumin flavored boiled potato dish which you can prepare just in few minutes with handful of ingredients only. Serve with Indian breads for main course or enjoy it like a snack or appetizer.
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Diet Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 168kcal
    Author Farrukh Aziz

    Ingredients
     

    For Jeera Masala

    • 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
    • ½ teaspoon Fennel Seeds
    • 2-3 Dried Red Chilies
    • ½ teaspoon Dry Mango Powder

    For Aloo Jeera

    • 1.1 lb Baby Potatoes (boiled and peeled)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
    • 2-3 Green Chilies (slit)
    • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
    • 2-3 tablespoons Oil
    • Juice of 1 lemon
    • Salt according to taste
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    Instructions

    • Start with dry roasting cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and dried red chilies until fragrant.
    • Then, add the dry roasted spices and ½ teaspoon dry mango powder to the blender and blend to a coarse powder. The Jeera Masala is ready to use, set it aside.
    • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. When the oil hot enough, reduce the flame to medium and add the cumin seeds and green chillies. Allow the cumin seeds to crackle for few seconds until fragrant, does not burn.
    • Add grated ginger and sauté for few seconds.
    • Then, add turmeric powder and cook for few seconds making sure it does not burn. Keep the flame medium as to avoid burning.
    • Then add boiled baby potatoes, salt and toss very well, cover and cook on low for 3-4 minutes. Tip: Let the potato sear for few extra minutes to give nice crispy golden layer.
    • After cooking boiled potatoes for few minutes, add ground jeera masala powder and mix. Cook on medium low for a minute only, cooking for too long may burn the masala.
    • Finally, add lemon juice (or lime juice) and chopped cilantro leaves and toss.
    • Serve hot with bread of choice, or dal rice or even with pulao rice.

    Notes

    Feel free to use Yukon potatoes, russet potatoes as well as red skinned potatoes  instead of baby potatoes.
    Adjust the spice level as per your liking. You can use serrano peppers instead of green chilies.
    It stays well in refrigerator up to 4 days in clean airtight box.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 24.6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.3mg
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    1. Riddhi

      December 22, 2020 at 12:16 am

      I made this recipe today! Came out nice. I added Chicken tandoori masala in addition to the masala in the recipe. Tastes amazing!!

      Reply
    2. Tasneem

      March 24, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe and everyone loved it. Will surely make it again

      Reply
    3. Ryan

      February 01, 2020 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this recipe!! I will try to cook at home by following your tips..

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        February 03, 2020 at 6:39 am

        Thank you very much Ryan 🙂

        Reply
    4. Nidhi Singh

      January 23, 2019 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe especially the jeera masala is awesome.I tried ait and loved it.

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        January 23, 2019 at 7:59 am

        Thanks Nidhi, I am glad you liked it. Yes, that jeera is magical and lends awesome flavour to jeera aloo 🙂

        Reply
    5. SHRUTI

      August 23, 2018 at 10:38 am

      I tried this simple yet fabulous receipe and it was a big hit with my kids.. Thanks Farrukh.. I have seen your blog with yummy recipes and scintillating photography.
      I have become your huge fan. Luv you
      Keep posting delectable recipes

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        August 25, 2018 at 1:33 pm

        Thank you very much Shruti 🙂

        Regards
        Farrukh

        Reply
    6. Jyotsna

      August 10, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Farrukh. These quick cumin potato fry came out so delicious. Thank you so much

      Reply
    7. Donna

      August 08, 2018 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Just tried it and it was super easy and super delicious.

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        August 08, 2018 at 8:59 pm

        Hello Donna aunty,
        Thank you so much, I am glad you loved it 🙂

        Regards,
        Farrukh

        Reply
    8. HMago

      August 07, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Were & still are known as "Train Waley Aloo" in our family, with Saade Paraunthe.
      Have made these with Shahi-Zeera (Black Cumin) also, takes the flavor onto a higher level........
      & a little dahi (home-set-yogurt) with unboiled potatoes, to cook faster

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        August 07, 2018 at 6:00 pm

        Yes, they are train wale aloo for us too 🙂
        And yes that dahi works good to unboiled potatoes, Thank you

        Regards
        Farrukh

        Reply
    9. Shilpa

      August 07, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      5 stars
      What a quick and fabulous recipe it is, I tried it and it came out better than dhaba style. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        August 13, 2018 at 4:55 am

        Thank you Shilpa 🙂
        Am glad it came so good and you liked it

        Regards
        farrukh

        Reply

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