By Garima Johar
August 10, 2026
Sawan Somwar (Mondays falling in the Shravan month) is a holy day where a lot of people observe a fast and avoid eating onions and garlic. For a vrat-friendly sabzi, try this quick and easy jeera aloo recipe.
4-5 potatoes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 green chillies 1/2 teaspoon amchur powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Sendha namak to taste Oil for cooking
Boil the potatoes, peel the skin, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Heat some oil and add cumin seeds and green chillies. Add chopped potato pieces.
Mix in turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.
Season with amchur powder and sendha namak. Stir well until the potatoes are well coated.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with kuttu ki roti and dahi.