Jeera Aloo Recipe Punjabi | Aloo Jeera Fry | Potatoes With Cumin

Jeera Aloo Fry is an easy Punjabi side dish made with potatoes and cumin seeds. Aloo Jeera Punjab style is a no onion-garlic vegetarian dish tempered with whole cumin seeds.

Potatoes with cumin is an easy stir-fry dish where boiled potatoes are sautéed with some Indian spices. Punjabi Jeera Aloo goes well with Dal-Rice, Puris or Chapathis.

Jeera or cumin seeds not just impart flavour to food but also come with many health benefits. Cumin seeds are iron-rich, aid digestion, give relief from acidity and have antiseptic properties.

Jeera Aloo Fry Punjabi Style:

Potato Cumin Fry is a deliciously simple Punjabi recipe that combines tender potatoes with whole cumin seeds and subtle spices. A flavorful and yummy side dish of Indian cuisine that’s easy to make.

• To make this dry potato sabzi, firstly boil 4 medium potatoes in sufficient water till slightly soft. Cool and peel off the jackets. Then cut the potatoes into cubes.

• Heat oil in a frying pan. Toss in cumin seeds and allow to sizzle. Then add slit green chillies and hing (asafoetida). Stir for a few seconds.

• Next, lower the flame and add the dry spices – turmeric, coriander, amchur (mango) powder and chilli powder. Stir for 5-10 seconds.

• Now add the boiled potato cubes and salt. Mix gently and sauté for about 5 minutes. The potatoes should be evenly coated with the masalas and nicely toasted to a golden brown. Allow the flavours to go all the way through to the potatoes.

• Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and remove. (You can also drizzle some lemon juice on top and toss well).
• Serve Punjabi Aloo Jeera with plain white rice and dal or with Rotis.

• For more Aloo Recipes/Potato Recipes, do check out Aloo Posto, Aloo Methi and Baby Potatoes Curry.

Potatoes Flavoured with Cumin Recipe details below: