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October 10, 2021 11 Comments

Jeera Aloo (vegan, gluten-free, 5 ingredients)

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Jeera Aloo is potatoes sauteed with cumin seeds and a few basic spices. This dish is quick & easy, and perfect when observing a fast during Navratri.
Jeera Aloo (vegan, gluten-free, 5 ingredients)

What is Jeera Aloo?

Jeera translates to cumin and aloo translates potatoes. This is a simple and classic Indian sabzi that can be made when you’re not really in the mood to cook. Since this dish is painfully easy to make, you won’t find it on any Indian restaurant menu, it really is that simple. 

Can I make this recipe vegan, gluten-free?

This dish is already vegan and gluten-free.

When should I make Jeera Aloo?

  • Navratri. Since this dish has no flour, garlic, or onions, this dish is perfect when observing a fast, especially around the Hindu festival of Navratri. You can eat this dish as is or with yogurt during Navratri.
  • Rice & Lentils. Jeera Aloo is the perfect accompaniment with Dal Chawal. or Kadhi Chawal.
  • Paratha & Yogurt. Another way to enjoy cumin-spiced potatoes is with paratha (an Indian flatbread) and yogurt. A simple and easy wholesome meal.
  • Breakfast. When consuming eggs, you can totally make these potatoes on the side and enjoy them with ketchup.

Can I make Jeera Aloo in a nonstick or should I use a castiron skillet?

You guys know that I am biased, so I’ll always choose castiron over nonstick. For this dish, you can obviously use nonstick to make life easier.

If you’re using a castiron skillet, the key is to cook the potatoes on medium heat for 5 minutes, and then lower the heat all the way down and cover the pan. The steam will cook the potatoes down until fork tender. Additionally, you don’t need a ton of oil to do this. I used 1 1/2 tbsp of oil for this dish and that works.
Jeera Aloo (vegan, gluten-free, 5 ingredients)

Tips on making Jeera Aloo:

  • Peel and cube the potatoes into half-inch cubes.
  • Cook the potatoes on medium heat for 5 minutes, then lower the heat all the way down, cover with a lid, and cook for another 15 minutes. The steam will help soften the potatoes.
  • Add mango powder (amchur) all the way to the end. This adds a nice tang to the dish.

Ingredients you’ll need for Jeera Aloo:

Potatoes: For this recipe, I recommend using russet potatoes. Wash, peel, and cube into half-inch cubes.

Cumin Seeds: Second most important ingredient is cumin seeds which adds a nice smoky flavor.

Red Chili Powder: Use Indian red chili powder, but if you don’t have it, you may use cayenne pepper, or even paprika (for less spice). Additionally, Kashmiri Red Chili powder will work well if you can’t handle too much spice.

Coriander Powder: An earthy spice that adds a ton of flavor without any heat.

Mango Powder (amchur): This spice adds a nice tang and should be used towards the end of the dish.

Jeera Aloo is:

Delicious
Quick & Easy
Perfect during fasting
Vegan
Gluten-free
5 Ingredients
Jeera Aloo (vegan, gluten-free, 5 ingredients)

How to make Jeera Aloo recipe step by step?

Prep

1. Wash and peel 4 medium-size russet potatoes.
2. Cut the potatoes into half-inch size cubes.
Jeera Aloo (vegan, gluten-free, 5 ingredients)

Cook

1. Heat a castiron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add oil followed by cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds or until it sizzles.
2. Add the cubed potatoes.
3. Mix well. Saute for 7 minutes on medium heat until the potatoes are slightly golden.
4. Season with salt, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well. 
5. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. The steam will soften the potatoes.
6. Once done. Add mango powder (amchur). Mix well. Turn off the stove.

 

Pin & Enjoy!

 

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Jeera Aloo

Jeera Aloo is potatoes sauteed with cumin seeds and a few basic spices. This dish is quick & easy, and perfect when observing a fast during Navratri.
4.6 from 5 votes
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course Main Course, Sides
Cuisine Indian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, 5 Ingredients
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Nisha

Equipment

Lodge 12"
Primal Avocado Oil

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 medium russet potatoes peeled & cubed
  • 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp mango powder amchur
  • 1/2 tsp salt little more if need be

Instructions

Prep

  • Wash and peel 4 medium-size russet potatoes.
  • Cut the potatoes into half-inch size cubes.

Cook

  • Heat a castiron skillet on medium heat, once hot, add oil followed by cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds or until it sizzles.
  • Add the cubed potatoes.
  • Mix well. Saute for 7 minutes on medium heat until the potatoes are slightly golden.
  • Season with salt, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Mix well.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. The steam will soften the potatoes.
  • Once done. Add mango powder (amchur). Mix well. Turn off the stove.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 1217mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Jhiane says

    February 2, 2010 at 5:26 am

    This potato dish you made, "Jerra Alu", looks so freakin good!

    Reply
  2. ngs says

    February 2, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Thanks Jhiane… perhaps I can make it for you someday, now that you are VEGAN 🙂

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    February 4, 2010 at 4:49 pm

    Came across your blog through foodgawker, these looks delicious. Plus I once had to buy amchoor for a certain recipe and now have tons of it with no idea what to do with it…what sort of potatoes do you use? I always have red on hand but I know those may not be the best…
    -julia

    Reply
  4. ngs says

    February 4, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    Hi Julia.. thanks for the comment, really appreciate it.

    Ok, you can use any kind of potatoes, Idaho, Red will work too. For red, you can choose to leave the skin on.
    Amchoor is used in quite a few dishes… try the Punjabi Kadhi Recipe (basically curry in a yellow gravy cooked with ChickPea flour). Amchoor is used as a final seasoning for many recipes… it gives the dish a tangy flavor. The "Okra Fry" dish also contains Amchoor. I will work on more recipes with this.

    Hope this helps. Let me know!!
    -ngs

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    August 12, 2010 at 1:49 pm

    Hey, the recipe looks good. I also make this dish quite often and I have to say that I always use raw potatoes and sometimes I don't bother peeling them! Also, I start off with slightly browning garlic in oil (at least 3 cloves) before adding the potatoes and roasted cumin seeds. If I can't get mango powder I use a few drops of lemon juice or tamarind juice. This is a great dish that I usually have with sada roti or fried bakes[if you're a Trini yuh know what I mean];).

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  6. uggtrue says

    May 9, 2011 at 7:35 am

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  7. uggtrue says

    May 9, 2011 at 7:59 am

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  8. Maha Lakshmi says

    December 28, 2015 at 7:36 am

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  9. Saher says

    April 19, 2020 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these!! Excited to try them!! They look delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Har Singh says

    November 28, 2020 at 7:04 am

    4 stars
    Hi, I cooked this today. Actually since I’m a punjabi we cook dry potatoes using boiled potatoes. But today I didn’t want to do double work. So tried this recipe. It turned out quite good. I haven’t used garam masala but I added dried fenugreek leaves and fresh coriander. Came out quite good. Thanks.

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  11. Divya says

    October 13, 2021 at 7:36 pm

    5 stars
    Perfect recipe

    Reply

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