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Jhal Alu

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This Indian side-dish features Vegetable oil, Black mustard seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Ginger, minced. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 254.4
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Indian side-dish features Vegetable oil, Black mustard seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Ginger, minced. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Green chile, seeded & minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ds Cayenne
  • 1 1/2 pound Potatoes, cooked & cubed
  • 1/4 cup Coconut, flaked
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. 2
    Add mustard seeds.
  3. 3
    As soon as they start to pop, add fenugreek, ginger, chile & turmeric.
  4. 4
    Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Having a lid handy will be useful in preventing the mustard seeds from flying out of the skillet.
  6. 6
    Add salt, cayenne & potatoes & fry for a minute or so, stirring constantly.
  7. 7
    Turn heat to low.
  8. 8
    Add coconut & cilantro & mix well.
  9. 9
    Remove from heat & serve.
  10. 10
    Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 254.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g20%
Saturated Fat 5.2g26%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2458.7mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 31.7g11%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
Sugars 2.4g
Protein 4.1g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: alu, black, cayenne, chile, chopped, cilantro, coconut, cooked, cubed, fenugreek, flaked, frying, ginger, green, indian, jhal, minced, mustard, oil, potatoes
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