ALOO JEERA

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INGREDIENTS
  • Potatoes  4(large)
  • Cumin seeds 1 tsp.
  • Coriander powder 1 Tbsp
  • Roasted cumin seed powder : 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder  1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder 1 tsp
  • Amchur powder(mango powder) 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil 1.5 Tbsp

 HOW TO MAKE
 
  • Peel and  cut the potatoes into 1 inch cubes.
  • Boil the potatoes till tender .Do not over boil them. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan.
  • Temper with cumin seeds, when it start to splutter, add  coriander powder, roasted cumin powder, turmeric and red chilli powder. Add little water. Stir and cook the masala for 3 to 4  minutes. 
  • Now add the boiled potatoes and mix well so that all the masala gets coated on the potatoes.
  • Add salt to taste and mix well.
  • Finally add the dry mango powder. Stir for another 1 minute.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves .
  • Serve hot with chapathis or rotis!

    • Preparation time:30 Minutes.

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