Aloo Jeera ( Cumin Potato)

Ingredients

Potatoes – 250 gm

Onion - 1

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Garlic – 4 flakes

Cumin seed – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1 tsp

Red chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Tomatoes – 2

Garam masala – ½ tsp

Coriander leaves – ¼ cup

Salt to taste

Method

Boil potatoes and dice them into small square pieces.   Chop onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and coriander leaves. Heat oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds until they crackle, then add onions and sauté until golden brown, then add chopped ginger and garlic. Add tomatoes and after two minutes add potatoes. Mix well and then add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt and simmer for about five to six minutes