Ingredients

• 5 medium sized potatoes
• 3 to 4 tbsp - oil
• 1.5 tsp - cumin seeds
• 3 green chilies (slit in the middle)
• 8 to 10 curry leaves
• 1.5 tsp - red chili powder
• 2 tsp - coriander powder
• ½ tsp - turmeric powder
• ¾ tsp - amchur powder
• 2 tbsp - finely chopped coriander leaves
• salt to taste

How to Make Jeera Aloo

• Boil the potatoes and make small pieces.
• Heat oil, add the cumin seeds.
• When the cumin seeds splutter, add the slit green chilies and curry leaves.
• On a low flame for a minute, add the dry masalas and salt to taste.
• Add the potatoes and mix well.
• Keep it covered for 2-3 minutes on a low flame.
• Switch off the gas.
• Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with hot purees or parathas.