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New Spicy Potato with Cilantro and Ginger

This is a very simple, yet flavorful potato dish made with just a few ingredients, lots of freshcilantro, ginger, and a little spice. It’s one of those everyday recipes I make often in my kitchen.You can enjoy it as a side dish, have it as a snack, or even roll it up in a roti for a quick andsatisfying meal. Easy home cooking doesn’t have to be complicated, just fresh ingredients andcomforting flavors. Simple ingredients, easy cooking, and so much flavor.
Perfect for everyday meals!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiled, peeled potatoes (aloo), sliced lengthwise

    (Potatoes should be firm—do not overcook)

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1/4 tbsp asafetida (hing)
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced ginger (adrak)
  • 2 green chilies, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (hara dhania)

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a wide, flat frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add the cumin seeds; they should crackle right away.
  • Add the asafetida and stir briefly.
  • Add the potatoes and spread them out evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the salt
    over the potatoes.
  • Roast the potatoes until they start picking up a light golden color.
  • Add the ginger and green chilies, spreading them evenly. Cook for a few
    more minutes, gently turning the potatoes so they don’t break.
  • Once the potatoes look slightly crispy, add the cilantro and mix gently. Cook
    for 2–3 minutes, until the cilantro softens and coats the potatoes.
  • Finally, sprinkle the lemon juice and give it a gentle mix.