Recipe for Jeera Aalu

Name: Recipe for Jeera Aalu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 7-8 Medium-Sized Potatoes; boiled, peeled and cut into medium-sized cubes; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds; 4-5 Green Chillies, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves; 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander stems; 1 Big Onion; Chopped; 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; coarsely ground; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; coarsely ground; Salt; to taste

Potatoes are a versatile vegetable. They are easy to store and are always available in my home. I love combining them with other vegetables and make varieties of dishes.

Because I use them so often, I recently researched potatoes available in Germany and wrote an article about them. So, if you too like experimenting with this tuber, you might want to read my article: Different Types of Potatoes in German Supermarkets- Explained.

I have already shared the recipes for Aalu Gobi ( Potatoes and cauliflower sabzi), Aalu Fry ( Pan fried crispy potatoes), Aalu Simlamirch Sabzi ( potatoes combined with capsicum), Aalu Methi ( Potatoes with fenugreek leaves), Aalu Matar Nutri Sabzi ( Potatoes with peas and soya chunks), Aalu Beans Sabzi ( Potatoes with french beans), Aalu Matar ( Potatoes and peas) and Potato Asparagus Sabzi ( Potatoes with Asparagus) and Aalu Dill ( Potatoes with fresh dill leaves). Do check them out!

Today’s recipe is Jeera Aalu. Jeera Aalu is a popular side dish made in North Indian homes. I make it quite often too. When I plan the menu for a home party, I usually include this in the list, especially when other dishes require more time and effort. Since this dish requires less time and is easy to make, it is an excellent addition to a party menu. For example, recently, when I hosted a party at home, one of the dishes was Malai Kofta. Since this dish required so much of my time, I wanted the second dish to be less time-consuming yet tasty. So, I made Jeera Aalu.

So, let’s start with the recipe:

Ingredients needed to make Jeera Aalu:

7-8 Medium-Sized Potatoes; boiled, peeled and cut into medium-sized cubes
2 tbsp Oil
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
4-5 Green Chillies, finely chopped
2 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander Leaves
2 tbsp Finely Chopped Fresh Coriander stems
1 Big Onion; Chopped
2 tbsp Coriander Seeds; coarsely ground
1 tsp Black Peppercorns; coarsely ground
Salt; to taste

Method to make Jeera Aalu:

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add chopped green chillies and 2 tbsp of chopped coriander stems. Fry them for about 30 seconds on medium heat.
Add onions and fry them till they turn translucent.
Add potatoes and salt. Mix well.
Now add a coarsely ground mix of coriander seeds and black peppercorns.
Mix well. Fry for a few minutes to crisp up the potatoes a bit.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.

Quick and easy Aalu Jeera is ready. If you have some of the sabzi left over, just mash it and use it as a stuffing for Aalu Parantha. It tastes heavenly!

About Ingredient sourcing in Germany:

You can get all the ingredients this recipe needs from a German Supermarket. Dill leaves are easy to find in Turkish shops.

However, Indian ingredients such as turmeric powder and cumin seeds can be purchased from any Indian shop near you or Spicelands. They are a big store in Frankfurt, delivering all across Germany.

Alternatively, you can even buy these ingredients from amazon.de. Links are given below:

Cumin Seeds: https://amzn.to/3nHBokC
Potatoes: https://amzn.to/3B5ufOb
Salt: https://amzn.to/3ACstDM
Coriander Seeds: https://amzn.to/43W8Qnn
Black Peppercorns: https://amzn.to/3XqJMSL

Equipment needed for the recipe:

Pan: https://amzn.to/3NS4nNd
Cutting Board:https://amzn.to/3n9IXjM
Knife Set (includes a bread knife):https://amzn.to/3Lg64Bj

Here is the recipe in printable format: