Zeera aloo
Zeera alo It is a simple yet very delicious and popular dish from India prepared completely without any animal ingredients. Whole or finely chopped potatoes cooked slowly until tender, combined with the fragrant aroma of cumin seeds, simple spices and a hint of chili produce a distinctive warm savory taste. This dish is so special because it transforms the most common ingredients into a dish that is full of character, easy to make, and goes perfectly with rice or flatbread. It is perfect for a side dish, a main dish for everyday family meals, or a meal enjoyed by all vegans and all ages.
Shared by Lina
Time
35 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
easy
🛒 Ingredients
- 500 grams of small/medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut into 2/4
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- One tablespoon of whole cumin seeds
- One teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- Two green chilies, sliced diagonally
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for sprinkling
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil over medium heat, add the cumin seeds and let them pop and release a fragrant aroma.
- 2
Add the potato pieces, stir well until coated in oil and slightly change color.
- 3
Add all the ground spices, salt, and green chilies and stir briefly. Pour in a little water, cover the pan, and cook slowly over low heat until tender.
- 4
Open the lid, increase the heat slightly, stir quickly for a while so that the surface of the potatoes is slightly dry and the spices are absorbed.
- 5
Remove, sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves, serve warm and your special meal is ready to be enjoyed!