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Quick Microwave Jeera Aloo
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Easy Microwave Jeera Aloo (Cumin Spiced Potatoes)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
18 mins
 

Tender, fluffy potato cubes coated in nutty roasted cumin, fresh ginger, and green chilies. Made entirely in the microwave in under 20 minutes.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Keyword: Aloo Jeera Recipe Microwave, jeera aloo, Potatoes Cumin Seeds Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 430 kcal
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • 500 g approx. 3 medium Potatoes (Yukon Gold, Russet, or Indian Pahadi Aloo)
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml Water (for par-steaming)
  • 2 tbsp 30 ml Neutral cooking oil or pure Ghee
  • 1.5 tbsp 9 g Whole cumin seeds (jeera)
  • ¼ tsp 1 g Asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 tbsp 10 g Fresh ginger, peeled and finely minced
  • 2 fresh Green chilies Serrano or Indian green, slit lengthwise
  • ½ tsp 1.5 g Ground turmeric (haldi)
  • 1 tsp 2.5 g Fine sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp 1.5 g Amchur (dry mango powder) (or 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice)
  • 2 tbsp 8 g Fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
  1. Pierce the Spuds: Wash 500 g potatoes and prick each thoroughly with a fork 5 to 6 times.
  2. Steam in Microwave: Place potatoes in a deep microwave-safe bowl with 2 tbsp water. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and cook on HIGH (1000W) for 7 to 8 minutes until knife-tender.
  3. Cool & Cube: Uncover carefully, let rest for 3 minutes for surface moisture to evaporate, peel away skins, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  4. Bloom the Spices: In a wide microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 tbsp oil, 1.5 tbsp cumin seeds, ¼ tsp asafoetida, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 2 slit green chilies. Microwave uncovered on HIGH for 90 seconds until cumin turns golden brown and fragrant.
  5. Add Ground Spices: Stir ½ tsp turmeric powder into the hot oil mixture off-cycle.
  6. Coat & Roast: Add cubed potatoes, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp amchur. Fold gently with a spatula until evenly coated. Spread flat and microwave uncovered on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 minutes to roast edges.
  7. Garnish & Serve: Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes (if using), scatter 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, fold once, and serve warm.