Side dishe for 4
Jeera Aloo Potatoes
Tender potatoes are browned with cumin, warm spices, chili, ginger, lemon juice, and cilantro.
$1.45for 4 servings
$0.36 per serving$1.45 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.9 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.45 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 hot green chili
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 tsp garam masala
- 3/8 tsp cayenne or use paprika for less heat
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- generous pinch of hing (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Steps
- Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and boil them in salted water for 8 minutes, then drain.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and toast the cumin seeds for 30 seconds.
- Add the chili and ginger, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the potatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, cayenne, pepper, salt, and fenugreek leaves.
- Cook for 12 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are browned and tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then cook for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
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