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Jeera Aloo | Traditional Potato Dish From Western India, India | TasteAtlas

Jeera aloo

(Cumin potatoes, जीरा आलू)

Jeera aloo is a traditional dish originating from the western parts of the country. The name of the dish is Hindi for cumin potatoes. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, cumin seeds, oil, chili peppers, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander, salt, and lemon juice.


The potatoes are steamed or cooked, then fried in oil with herbs, chili peppers, and spices. Once prepared, these spiced potatoes are usually served warm or hot with flatbreads such as paratha or chapati. Jeera aloo can also be served as an accompaniment to steamed rice or dal dishes. 

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Flatbread

Chapati

Chapati is an unleavened flatbread made with whole wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is usually baked on a griddle. It is extremely popular throughout India, Bangladesh,... Read more

Flatbread

Paratha

Golden-brown in color, flaky and layered, paratha is a type of Indian bread that is typically consumed for breakfast. The name comes from a combination of words parat... Read more

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