Aloo Jeera (Spiced Potatoes)

A friend of mine was traveling thru Delhi on an Indian Camera Safari when she had this for breakfast at the hotel the tour company had booked.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  medium potatoes, boiled
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3⁄4 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
• 1  green chili pepper, chopped
• 1  teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1  teaspoon chili powder (any variety you want)
• 4  teaspoons lemon juice
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  salt (optional)

Directions

1. Peel the boiled potatoes and cut into cubes.
2. In a large frying pan or skillet, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and let these sizzle in the oil until they start popping (about 1 minute).
3. Add the chopped green chili pieces and stir fry for a minute. Add the potato cubes and mix well with the cumin seeds and chilies.
4. Sprinkle the turmeric powder, chili powder and salt. Saute the potatoes for 3 minutes. Mix again and saute for 3 minutes.
5. Add the lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix again and allow to crisp up for at least one minute. Serve hot.