crispy potatoes with cumin - zeera aloo
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A very popular potato dish from North India.
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
45 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For crispy potatoes with cumin - zeera aloo
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1 1/2 lbred boiling potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
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3 Tbspgrapeseed or canola oil
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2 tspcumin seeds
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3/4 tspsalt, or to taste
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1/2 tspground black pepper
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1/2 tspcayenne pepper (optional)
How To Make crispy potatoes with cumin - zeera aloo
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1Put the potatoes in a pot with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer, covered, until tender, about 30 minutes.
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2Drain, let cool, and refrigerate until very cold. Then peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
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3Heat the oil with the cumin in a large wok or nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
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4Add the potatoes and cook, stirring often, until a crisp, golden brown crust forms, 10 to 15 minutes.
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5Stir in the salt, black pepper, and cayenne, if using. taste for salt and serve hot.
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