This delicious Jeera Aloo dish is a simple, yet flavorful dish perfect for toddlers to enjoy. With its rich flavours of cumin and potato, this classic Indian favorite is a great choice for when looking for a nutritious and easy-to-make meal. No matter where you’re located in Australia, this spicy, yet mild vegetarian dish is sure to be a hit with your little ones. Serve with warm, fluffy basmati rice and some crunchy vegetables for the perfect toddler-friendly meal.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: jeera aloo, potatoes, cumin
• Calories: 112
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 23g
• Fats: 3g
• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 tablespoons green peas
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat a pan or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.
2. Add ghee to the pan and let it melt.
3. Add the jeera and fry for 1 minute.
4. Add the potatoes, green peas, garlic paste, ginger paste, turmeric and garam masala. Stir to combine.
5. Cover the pan and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the cilantro and salt to taste. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
7. Serve hot with chapathi or steamed rice.

Recommended Sides

• Chapathi
• Steamed rice
• Cucumber raitha