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4.93 from 13 votes

Kalonji Aloo | Potatoes with Nigella Seeds

Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 500-600 gm potatoes around 3 medium sized ones
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp nigella seeds kalonji
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 2 green chillies thinly sliced
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Peel and cube the potatoes into small bite sized peices, for easier cooking.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan. Fry the nigella seeds for a minute.
  • Add in all the ingredients into the pan with a little bit of water, and give a good toss.
  • Cover and cook on low flame, stirring occassionally till the potatoes get completely cooked. Sprinkle in water if it sticks to the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve warm with pooris or parathas.