Masala Jeera Aloo is a spiced Indian dish featuring par-boiled and cubed potatoes sautéed with aromatic spices like cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder, making it a flavorful vegan side dish that pairs well with rotis, puris, or rice.
1: Par-boil the potatoes until just tender, then peel and cut them into cubes.
2: Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.
3: Add asafoetida and cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4: Add curry leaves, green chillies, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5: Add the par-boiled potato cubes and gently mix.
6: Sprinkle salt, red chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, black pepper, turmeric, and crushed kasuri methi.
7: Toss everything well so that the potatoes are coated evenly with spices.
8: Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are slightly crispy and golden.
9: Turn off the heat, then add lemon juice, chopped coriander leaves, and chaat masala. Mix gently.
10: Serve hot with rotis, puris, parathas, or as a side dish with dal and rice.
