Indian Cumin Potatoes ( Jeera Aloo ) Recipe

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Indian Cumin Potatoes ( Jeera Aloo )
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
36
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs waxy potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 pinch salt , to taste

Directions:

  1. Wash, peel and cut potatoes in 3/4 dice or wedges, or leave skin on if you prefer.
  2. Bring potatoes to a boil in water and 1/2 t salt. Cover and let boil for 5-8 minutes until just cooked.
  3. Drain and let steam off moisture until they have a sort of dry outer skin, 10-15 minutes, or let cool completely and keep in the fridge up to 2 days. Make sure they are dry before frying.
  4. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. Add cumin seeds and fry 30-60 seconds until they turn a shade darker and give off smell.
  5. Add potatoes and sprinkle with turmeric. Shake pan and fry potatoes about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until evenly golden and crisp. The trick is not to stir too frequently, so that a crust can develop.
  6. Sprinkle with coriander or parsley and taste with salt. Shake pan to mix and serve. You can drain potatoes on paper towels first, before adding the fresh herbs if you like.
  7. NOTE: The recipe can be done with other starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes or plantains, but I never tried those.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 35.51 Kcal (149 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.59g 6%
Sodium 318.39mg 13%
Potassium 56.59mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.88g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 0.31g 1%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 19.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 99.92 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.1g 6%
Sodium 895.92mg 13%
Potassium 159.24mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.47g 0%
Sugars 0.23g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 1%
Protein 0.88g 1%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 9%
Iron 2.4mg 5%
Calcium 55.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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