You may be wondering by my sudden disappearance from the blog world, it is due to a heartbreak family emergency. Past few days were very tough to me and my family as I lost my grandfather (mom’s dad). Calm and peaceful my grandfather rested in peace. Sudden demise of an elderly person in the family left us all in sorrow. I miss you Grand Pa, may Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala grant him Jannah al Firdous. Aameen. As you all know that my pantry will never ever run out of Aloo/potato. Potato being a versatile vegetable, it can be cooked in numerous ways. Jeera Aloo is one such recipe. Simple potato pieces when tempered with aromatic jeera/cumin the result is drool worthy. A simple recipe which takes less time and calls for handy ingredients. Try it to taste it!
Jeera Aloo – Cumin Flavoured Potato Curry
INGREDIENTS:
- ½ kg Aloo/Potato pieces, peeled, washed and par boiled
- 1 Onion, peeled and finely sliced
- 2-3 Green chilies, deseeded and finely chopped
- ¼ tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Jeera/Cumin seeds
- 1 Cardamom, 1 Clove and 1’ inch stick of Cinnamon
- 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
- ¼ tbsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tbsp Coriander powder
- 2-3 springs fresh Coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt
- Oil
PREPARATION:
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Add oil to a heavy bottom cooking vessel. To this add cardamom, clove and cinnamon stick. When the spices start to leave the aroma add sliced onions and fry till translucent.
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Now add jeera/cumin seeds and chopped green chilies. Fry till cumin seeds start to splutter. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and fry for 1 more minute.
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Add par boiled potato pieces and mix well by adding coriander powder.
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Cook for another 2-3 minutes by covering with a lid. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Add ‘love’ to make this Jeera Aloo taste ‘YUMMY’.
Ramadan Special: My sincere apologies to all the people participating in the event Joy From Fasting To Feasting (Season-II). I will update the post in a day or two with some yum entries I received so far. Thank you for understanding and participating.
Sushma Mallya says
Beautiful click lubna…quiet a simple and delicious dish….
Aparna Prabhu says
Lubna pass on tht bowl to me now i m making parathas for dinner…..m sure it will taste yuumy….Yummy food to Aps kitchen:P
Chitra says
Sorry abt ur grandpa..Was thinking where were u…This jeera aloo looks simple & gr8 …Will try for sure..I've posted ur simple bhendi fry in my previous post.Have a look when u find time.Thanks dear 🙂
Aparna Prabhu says
How cud i not tell this may ur grandpa's soul rest in peace… I know how it feels…
lubna says
oh thats very sad lubna….will pray for his magfirath aameen
Shama Nagarajan says
simple yummy recipe….sorry to know about ur grandpa's …..
Shama Nagarajan says
simple yummy recipe….sorry to know about ur grandpa's …..
Sum says
Ohh… sorry abt your grand dad….. may his soul rest in peace…The recipe is good and easy… But i couldn't view the pics… 🙁
srikars kitchen says
wow.. jeera aloo looks really yummy & fantastic..nice click..
jayasree says
Sorry to hear about your Grandpa's loss. May his soul rest in peace.Very appetizing pics..
Parita says
I am so sorry to hear about your grandpa dear..may god rest his soul.Jeera aloo looks delectable!
Happy cook says
Sorry to hear about your grandfather.Love that jeera aloo, mine never looks so good.
rekhas kitchen says
sorry to know about your grandpa dear.may his soul rest in peace.Aloo jeera looks so delicious pic. looks so great.
Priya says
So sorry to know about ur grandpa Lubna..Glad to see you back..Such a delicious Jeera Aloo..
Sailaja Damodaran says
our condolence to ur family……was wondering ? happened.nice colourful recipe
notyet100 says
hii dear,..tk cre,..
Priti says
Accept my Condolence Lubna…on a liter note, jeera aloo looks fab
Home Cooked Oriya Food says
sorry to hear about grandpa…We all make some versions of jeera aloo – no one presents as well…
Pari says
Sorry to hear about your grandpa. The jeera aloo looks yum, perfect with parathas. Try out this version also http://cooking-goodfood.blogspot.com/2009/08/punjabi-jeera-aloo-complete-heart.htmlHope you will like it.
sevenspice says
May your Grand Pa rest in peace!
Your Jeera Aloo look so tempting. I make it also but different way. Pics are really tempting. 🙂
sra says
Sorry to hear about your grandad, Lubna! I hope your mother is doing well.
Ann says
Sorry to hear abt the loss of your grandpa. May his soul rest in peace.
A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine says
Sorry to hear the news. May his soul rest in peace.
Shaista Tabrez says
So sorry to hear about ur grand pa.May allah give you and your family sabr un jameel…btw aloo zeera looks yummy
Gita says
I am sorry to hear this Lubna. Take care dear. Delicious aloo…looks gorgeous 🙂
Uj says
So sad to know Lubna.. may god grant him eternal peace.. Jeera aloo is my all time fav dsh
Sanghi says
Sorry for the big loss dear..! At the same time, welcome back ma!Excellent potato dish! Do collect ur award from my blog:)
Sonal says
Sorry to hear about your grandpa dear.May his soul rest in peace.Keep your gr8 work going dear…
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Sushma, Aparna, Chitra, Lubna, Sevenspice, Shama, Sum, Srikar, Jayashree, Parita, Happy Cook, Rekha, Priya, Sailaja, Priyanka, Priti, Somoo, Pari, Sra, Gita, Uj, Sanghi and Sonal.
Priya Narasimhan says
Sorry to hear about your grandfather Lubna..You have come back with a delicious easy recipe. 🙂
Rekha shoban says
looks great!!and delicious
Uma says
So sorry about loss Lubna! My heartfelt condolences to your family! Jeera aloo looks absolutely delicious.
jeyashrisuresh says
first time here, so nice and easy jeera aloo pictute looks very tempting.will visit u often,
Lakshmi Venkatesh says
Sorry about ur grandpa. I was missing ur yummy and lovely clicks dishes for sometime now. Jeera aloo looks very tempting. Remembers me that it is lunch time here and I have to cook food for my luving kids, who will come home back very hungry.Try to participate in Think Spice – Think Red chillies event going on in my blog. http://delightsofcooking.blogspot.com/2009/09/chillies-some-like-it-hot.html
Suparna says
Lubna sorry to hear abt your grandpa…May his soul rest in peace.Jeera aloo looks wonderful…it's a great accompaniment with roti and rice too.TC
Suparna says
Lubna sorry to hear abt your grandpa…May his soul rest in peace.Jeera aloo looks wonderful…it's a great accompaniment with roti and rice too.TC
lata raja says
Lubna, Please accept my heartfelt condolence. It is very dificult to come to terms with the demise of a very dear person like a grandfather. But The all merciful Lord will keep him in His mercy. Welcome back. Bookmarking jeera aloo.
Sush says
That is a great loss. May God give you strength to recover & may he rest in peace. Jeera aloo looks great Lubna
RAKS KITCHEN says
sorry abt ur grandpa Lubna … Recipe sounds good,nice presentation too!
sowmya says
sorry to hear about your loss.. Aloo curry looks delicious..
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Priya, Rekha, Uma, Jeyashrisuresh, Lakshmi, Suparna, Lata, Sush, Raks and Sowmya.
Amanda says
I'm a potato fanatic and these look absolutely delicious!
Nandini says
Was wondering 'bout u these days. Sorry to hear bout ur grandpa. :(My family members are potato lovers and this dish is irresistable to me! I can sense the smell of jeera aloo here! Droolz! :9
Ann says
Hearty condolences Lubna..But he is lucky to go in the holy month I beleive..may he be in peace..Great recipe and presentation as usual !!
Sarah Naveen says
may ur grand pa's soul RIP…Jeera aloo looks wonderful ….
Diny says
Salam Lubna, just curious, are you Lubna from Birmingham who used to livein Cambridge before, whom I met in Muslim Women course months ago?Diny
MamaFaMi says
Innalillahiwainna illaihi raaji'un. My heartiest condolences to your family. I love aloo very much, no matter how you prepare it. And your photos are superb Lubna. Wish I can shoot as lovely as yours!
Vrinda says
May ur grandpa rest in peace..lov jeera .so i add jeera in almost everything,easy and yummy potato recipe…
Yasmeen says
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon.My heart felt condolences to you dear friend.hugs.
Tina says
Perfect and beautiful picture. Very simple and attractive……….
Preeti Kashyap says
looks so delicious! Great Click!
Preeti Kashyap says
And so sorry to hear about your granpa. I lost mine too and I know how difficult it is.God Bless.
5 Star Foodie says
I'm so sorry about your grandpa. Your jeera aloo looks really delicious!
sharmila says
Sorry to hear about your loss. Glad you are back with such a delicious looking dish. 🙂
prasukitchen.blogspot.com says
Lubna Thats really sad to hear abt your grandParent dear . may his soul rest in peace .Take Care of ur seld dear …yummy food once again dear
Shri says
Superb!Beautiful pic, Lubna:)
Katy ~ says
My deepest condolences in the loss of your beloved grandfather.
Cham says
May ur grandpa soul rest in peace. The jeera aloo is tempting!
Juliana says
I am sorry about your grandpa…your potato dish sounds and looks delicious, like the ingredients in it 🙂
tigerfish says
There is a reason why I love indian food….it is just the spices I adore.
Preety says
i am so sorry about that..Jeera aloo is my all time fav sabji..looks yumm
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Amanda, Nandini, Ann, Sarah, Mama Fami, Vrinda, Sharmila, Yasmeen, Tina, Shri, Preeti, 5 Star Foodie, Prasu, Cham, Juliana, Katy and Tigerfish.Diny – WalekumAssalam dear….sorry to say Iam not the one u are thinking of….
Purva Desai says
My condolence for ur personal loss…..may his soul rest in peace…Jeera aloo is yummy comfort food……delicious click….Lubna, try using Mozilla Firefox…….I am aware about Google crome issues….thanks for bringing it to my notice
Valarmathi says
Lubna thanks for this wonderful recipe, i made more than 3 times after tasting at your place. Tastes awesome with chappathi. Liked the second picture.
Sarah Naveen says
Please accept the awards waiting for you in my blog!!!
Salt N Turmeric says
Al-fatihah and my condolence to your family for the passing of your grandfather.
Sree vidya says
yummy as always!You are tagged. Check http://vidyasrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/09/tagged.html
Ivy says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences and may be rest in peace.
Your potatoes sounds so yummy.
Natashya KitchenPuppies says
I am so sorry about your loss. Your aloo dish looks most comforting.
Varunavi says
Sorry to hear about ur grand pa,may his soul rest in peace.My heartfelt condolence to aunty and everyone in ur family
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Purva, Valar, Ivy, SaltnTurmeric, SriVidhya, Natashya, Varunavi and Homecooked.Sarah – Thank you dear. Iam on my way.
homecooked says
Condolences to you and your fmaily Lubna.
Sig says
Sorry to hear about your grandpa Lubna! My thoughts are with you and your family!
Shifa Firoz says
innailahi wainnailahi rajioon… sorry to hear about ur grandapa Lubna.. may his soul rest in peace.. ameen.. and yummy aloo recipe..
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Sig and Shifa.