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Easy jeera aloo – spiced potatoes

Published December 27, 2021 | Updated February 14, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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Beautifully spiced potatoes cooked with cumin and herbs, jeera aloo is an easy and very tasty part of an Indian feast. We first had aloo on a rice boat floating down a river in Southern India, we loved it and asked the chef for his recipe and from then on, we made more and more aloo’s, this is our take on jeera aloo and we think you’ll love it!

Delicious zeera aloo made from scratch in balti dishes, with red and green chilies and garnished with cumin seeds.

Why you’ll love this aloo recipe

  • It’s quick and easy to make jeera aloo, you’ll have it on the table in 25 minutes.
  • This is a great dish to have as part of an Indian thali meal.
  • It’s 100% vegetarian and vegan.
Ingredients needed to make jeera aloo recipe turmeric, red chili powder, cumin powder, green chillies, red chillies, coriander seeds, asafoetida, potatoes, roasted cumin seeds, cilantro, vegetable oil, lemon juice, dry mango powder, fresh ginger, salt, and fenugreek.

Cooking Indian dishes need not be daunting, we take you step-by-step and show you how to create amazing tasting Indian food in your own kitchen.

What does aloo mean?

Aloo simply means ‘potato dish’ in Indian cooking.

Which potatoes are best to use for aloo jeera?

If you are going to make jeera aloo, then Yukon gold, russet potatoes, Maris Piper, and baby potatoes would all work well in this Indian dish.

Do I need to use boiled potatoes?

You don’t have to, but we find it’s far easier to use boiled and cubed potatoes.

Is it gluten free?

There’s one ingredient that’s not gluten-free and that’s asafoetida, or hing, you can either leave it out entirely or buy the gluten-free version.

A bowl of aloo jeera, homemade and ready to eat with coriander seeds and cumin seeds scattered.

What do I serve it with?

There are so many delicious recipes that you can serve our jeera aloo recipe with.

You could have it as part of a smaller Indian meal such as a side dish to accompany paneer jalfrezi, naan bread, and basmati rice.

Or you could serve it as part of an Indian thali which means having many smaller portions of different dishes.

This could include vegetable bhuna, Tarka dal, raita, Peshwari naan, onion salad, roti, practically any Indian dish can be used as part of a thali meal.

Jeera aloo served with any of the above would be delicious.

How do I store it?

Any leftover jeera aloo can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and it freezes for up to 3 months.

Jeera aloo tips

  • Want it gluten free?
    Leave out the asafoetida (hing) or use the gluten-free version.
  • Don’t have coriander seeds?
    Use coriander powder instead and some people prefer crushed coriander seeds.
  • Got leftovers?
    Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

How to make delicious jeera aloo with step-by-step instructions

Making our jeera aloo recipe is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

Peel and chop your potatoes into cubes, then boil for 5 minutes, drain and set them aside.

Next, in a pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil, and when hot, add cumin seeds, when the cumin seeds sizzle, reduce the heat so they don’t burn.

More delicious aloo recipes for you to try

If you love our jeera aloo, then you should give these vegetarian aloo recipes a try! Aloo gobi, saag aloo, dum aloo, aloo tikki, aloo palak, and aloo bonda,

Or how about Dal Tadka (Lentil Curry).

Process shots for making jeera aloo, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, asafoetida, red and green chili, and ginger.

Now, add in your coriander seeds and asafoetida (hing) and after just a few seconds add your ginger and red and green chilies and sauté until the ginger starts to change color.

Then, add your boiled potatoes and toss to combine.

Process shots for aloo jeera, add boiled potatoes and stir, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, mango powder, and fenugreek powder, add lemon juice and cilanrtro.

Now add dry mango powder (amchur), turmeric powder, red chili powder, fenugreek powder, roasted cumin powder, and salt and toss to combine with the potatoes.

Continue cooking the potatoes for approximately 3-4 minutes on medium heat, then add in your fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Serve your cumin potatoes immediately and enjoy!

Two delicious bowls of homemade jeera aloo cumin potatoes, with cumin seeds, cilantro,red chillies

We hope you enjoy making and eating our jeera aloo recipe and would love to hear how you got on with it.

Please leave a comment below and ask any questions you have.

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Tasty bowl of jeera aloo Indian side dish of cumin potatoes.
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EASY JEERA ALOO – SPICED POTATOES

Beautifully spiced potatoes cooked with cumin & herbs, jeera aloo is an easy Indian side dish. Learn with step-by-step photos how to create amazing tasting Indian food in your own kitchen. Perfect for vegetarians & vegans, great for a Friday night curry night or fakeaway!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Servings4
Calories82
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Large pan
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Ingredients

  • 300 g Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 3 tsp Coriander seeds crushed
  • ½ tsp Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 Red chili thinly sliced
  • 1 Green chili thinly sliced
  • ½ tsp Mango powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp Red chili powder
  • ½ tsp Fenugreek powder
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Cilantro (coriander) chopped
  • ¼ Lemon, juiced
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Instructions

  • Peel and chop your potatoes into cubes, then boil for 5 minutes, drain and set them aside. Next, in a pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil, and when hot, add cumin seeds, when the cumin seeds sizzle, reduce the heat so they don't burn. Now, add in your coriander seeds and asafoetida (hing) and after just a few seconds add your ginger and red and green chilies and sauté until the ginger starts to change color
    300 g Potatoes, 2 tbsp Vegetable oil, 2 tsp Cumin seeds, 3 tsp Coriander seeds, ½ tsp Asafoetida (hing), 1 inch Ginger, 1 Red chili, 1 Green chili
    Process shots for making jeera aloo, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, asafoetida, red and green chili, and ginger.
  • Then, add your boiled potatoes and toss to combine. Now add dry mango powder (amchur), turmeric powder, red chili powder, fenugreek powder, cumin powder, and salt and toss to combine with the potatoes. Continue cooking the potatoes for approximately 3-4 minutes on medium heat, then add in your fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Serve your cumin potatoes immediately and enjoy!
    ½ tsp Mango powder, ½ tsp Turmeric powder, ¼ tsp Red chili powder, ½ tsp Fenugreek powder, ½ tsp Cumin powder, ½ tsp Salt, 2 tsp Cilantro (coriander), ¼ Lemon, juiced
    Process shots for aloo jeera, add boiled potatoes and stir, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, mango powder, and fenugreek powder, add lemon juice and cilanrtro.

Notes

  • Want it gluten free?
    Leave out the asafoetida (hing) or use the gluten-free version
  • Don’t have coriander seeds?
    Use coriander powder instead and some people prefer crushed coriander seeds
  • Got leftovers?
    Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

Learn how to make jeera aloo with step-by-step photos.

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  1. Lauren Michael Harris says

    December 27, 2021 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    My first Indian food was a dish just like these spiced potatoes and I fell in love instantly! These are going to be a regular in my home from now on!

    Reply
  2. Rachna says

    December 27, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Jeera aloo is a favorite of mine. I make it often. It is such a simple recipe yet so flavorful.

    Reply
  3. Nic says

    December 27, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    YES YES YES! Thank you for such a flavorful recipe!

    Reply
  4. Gina says

    December 27, 2021 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    So incredibly flavorful – great side dish for so many meals!

    Reply
  5. Andrea says

    December 27, 2021 at 5:06 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, what a flavor packed side dish. They sound absolutely fabulous.

    Reply
  6. Sherry Ronning says

    December 28, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    This was the perfect side dish to go along with my main dish! Thank you for the tip of boiling the potatoes to help with the cooking process. My family loved this recipe and asked me to make it again!!

    Reply
  7. Shelby says

    December 28, 2021 at 12:57 pm

    5 stars
    Jalapeno in anything is a major win in my house haha and the fact that this has turmeric in it is even better! So delicious.

    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    December 28, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    These really impressed our guests and it was my first time making the recipe.

    Reply
  9. RickyG says

    December 29, 2021 at 11:28 am

    I like the culinary recipes of this dish hope it will be delicious and tasty.

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 29, 2021 at 12:22 pm

      It will be! Let us know how you got on with the raita!

  10. Paula says

    December 29, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious! This recipe will be on rotation at my house now! Thanks

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  11. Jenn says

    December 31, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes rocked my world! I can’t believe how much flavor is in them. I’ll never do takeaway again!

    Reply
  12. Jess says

    January 11, 2022 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I love that I have almost everything this recipe needs in my pantry! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  13. Michele says

    January 11, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried Aloo before but it was so tasty. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  14. Claudia Lamascolo says

    January 11, 2022 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    We all love the flavors in this and will make it like this often!

    Reply
  15. Kristen says

    January 11, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes turned out fantastic. They were the star of dinner!

    Reply
  16. Katherine says

    January 11, 2022 at 2:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love all the bold Indian flavors in this jeera aloo! Soooo good.

    Reply

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