Aloo Methi is a dry sabji recipe made with Potatoes , fresh fenugreek leaves and spices. Fresh fenugreek leaves and potatoes goes hand in hand . Mild flavour and bitterness of methi complements the sweet taste of potatoes with a dash of spices on it. This delicious Aloo Methi recipe is very simple and easy to make with minimal spices . And also this is an No Onion , NO Garlic recipe with lots of flavours.
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RECIPE CARD FOR ALOO METHI | POTATO FENUGREEK LEAVES STIR FRY
Aloo Methi Sabji is a dry vegetarian dish prepared with fresh fenugreek leaves , Potatoes and mild spices.
- 3 Cups Fenugreek Leaves , firmly pressed
- 2 no's Medium large potato or 250 grams Potatoes
- 2 no's Green Chillies . chopped
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Asafoetida/ Hing
- 1/4 Tsp Dry Mango Powder
- 1 Tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
- 1.5 Tbsp Mustard Oil or any cooking oil
- 1 1/2 Tsp Salt or as required
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Clean Methi leaves , separate the leaves from stems. You can use tender stems . Wash leaves thoroughly in running water . Chop the leaves and keep it aside.
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Wash well potatoes , peel the skin and cut the potatoes.
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Heat mustard oil in a pan , add jeera seeds ,allow it to crackle.
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Add chopped potatoes, green chillies and spice powders.
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Mix well everything , continue to cook till potatoes luks golden and crisp.
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Add chopped fenugreek leaves , salt and amchur powder .
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Methi leaves will release water and wilts completely. Lower the flame and continue to cook till water dries up completely.
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Serve Aloo Methi has side dish along with Roti-Dal or Dal Chawal or Kichadi in lunch for a complete balanced meal.
- I have used mustard oil because this Aloo Methi Sabji is a punjabi style dry sabji .
- I emphasize on using different types of oil for cooking as per the cuisine ,so that our body will be benefited from each kind of fatty acids . You can understand more about this in my article Balanced Diet .
Step by Step Directions on making of Aloo Methi:
Clean Methi leaves , separate the leaves from stems. You can use tender stems . Wash leaves thoroughly in running water . Chop the leaves and keep it aside.
Wash well potatoes , peel the skin and cut the potatoes.
Heat mustard oil in a pan , add jeera seeds ,allow it to crackle.
Add chopped potatoes, green chillies and spice powders.
Mix well everything , continue to cook till potatoes looks golden and crisp.
Add chopped fenugreek leaves , salt and amchur powder .
Methi leaves will release water and wilts completely. Lower the flame and continue to cook till water dries up completely.
Serve Aloo Methi has side dish along with Roti-Dal or Dal Chawal or Kichadi in lunch for a complete balanced meal.
