Potatoes are common all over the world and aloo jeera probably the simplest and most popular potato dish all over India. As such, every part of our country will have their own version of making it. Probably we call it with different names.
In this recipe I have topped it with some garlic spinach and a poached egg to elevate this very simple dish. So this traditional side dish can now be served as a starter. The colour combination from the green spinach and white poached egg gives this aloo jeera a new dimension of texture and consistency. The runny egg yolk as it drops into the plate works like a sauce holding the dish together, also mellowing down the heat coming from the actual aloo jeera.
Ingredients
For aloo jeera:
Boiled diced potatoes – 1.5
Chopped onion – 1/2
Chopped tomato – 1/2
Ginger & garlic paste – 1tsp
Turmeric pwd – 1/2 tsp
Red chilli pwd- 1/2 tsp
Cumin pwd- 1/2 tsp
Coriander pwd- 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds- 1/2tsp
Chopped ginger- 1 tsp
Chopped green chillies – 1tsp
Chopped coriander – 1tbsp
Oil – 2tbsp
Salt – to taste
For garlic spinach:
Chopped garlic – 1tsp
Spinach chopped – 1 cup
Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
For poached egg:
Eggs – 2
Vinegar – 1tsp
Salt – to taste (sprinkle)
Crushed black peppercorn – 1/2 tsp
Method
Aloo Jeera:
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
Add chopped onion and look until glossy, then add the ginger and garlic paste, chopped tomatoes and the powdered spices.
Add little bit of water, allowing the spices to mix and cook properly.
Add salt, chopped ginger, chillies and coriander leaves.
Then add the potatoes, increase the heat and toss until well combined.
Keep aside.
Garlic spinach:
Heat oil in a pan, add the garlic and cook until light brown.
Add the washed spinach.
Season and cook.
Put it on a kitchen towel to absorb excess moisture.
Poached egg:
Boil water in a sauce pan and add the vinegar.
Drop in the eggs and poach making sure the yolk remains runny in the centre.
It will take 2-3 minutes
To plate – dish out potatoes on the centre of the plate. Using a mould will be helpful.
Top it up with the cooked spinach and the poached egg as in the photograph.
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