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Masala Jeera Aloo

Masala Jeera Aloo, or cumin-spiced potatoes, is one of our favourite side dishes. They make the perfect Christmas side along with our Korma-spiced Brussels sprouts, and will add a touch of India to any meal!

1 out of 3 Difficulty
2 out of 3 spice levels Medium
40 mins Preparation

Ingredients

Serves 4 people

500g baby new potatoes
1 tbsp ginger, chopped
1/2 tsp. green chilli, chopped
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tbsp. Patak's Mild Curry Spice Paste
Salt – To taste
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. fresh green coriander, chopped
1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

Method

  1. Halve the potatoes, drizzle with 1 tbsp. oil and some salt, and roast in the oven until they are crispy and brown.
  2. In a wok or deep frying pan, add oil and crackle your cumin seeds.
  3. Add chopped ginger and green chilli (optional), and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
  4. Add the curry paste with 50 ml water. Mix well & cook until the water evaporates.
  5. Add the potatoes and chopped coriander and season to taste. Add lemon juice and serve hot.
  • Serves 4 people

    500g baby new potatoes
    1 tbsp ginger, chopped
    1/2 tsp. green chilli, chopped
    1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
    2 tbsp. Patak's Mild Curry Spice Paste
    Salt – To taste
    2 tbsp. oil
    2 tbsp. fresh green coriander, chopped
    1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

    1. Halve the potatoes, drizzle with 1 tbsp. oil and some salt, and roast in the oven until they are crispy and brown.
    2. In a wok or deep frying pan, add oil and crackle your cumin seeds.
    3. Add chopped ginger and green chilli (optional), and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium heat.
    4. Add the curry paste with 50 ml water. Mix well & cook until the water evaporates.
    5. Add the potatoes and chopped coriander and season to taste. Add lemon juice and serve hot.