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Aloo Methi Recipe | Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Methi is a dry Indian curry which combines the unique flavor & benefits of methi/ fenugreek leaves with the amazing taste of potatoes.
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Recipe Info

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients For Aloo Methi Recipe | Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves
  

  • 250 gm Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
  • 3 Medium Sized Potatoes
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 3/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil

Step By Step Instructions for Aloo Methi Recipe | Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves
 

  • Wash and rinse the fenugreek (methi) and pick the leaves from the stem. Coarsely chop the leaves.
    250 gm Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)
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  • Wash, peel and dice the potatoes into cubes.
    3 Medium Sized Potatoes
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  • Heat oil in a pan. Add 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds) and roast them. Then add the diced potatoes and green chilies to the pan.
    1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 2 Green Chillies
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  • Shallow fry the potatoes for 3-4 minutes, then add turmeric powder (haldi), red chilli powder and salt.
    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 3/4 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt
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  • Mix to coat the potatoes in spices and cook them for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
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  • The add the chopped methi leaves to the pan.
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  • Stir for around 3-4 minutes as the methi leaves will start leaving water.
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  • Cover the pan with a lid for 5-10 minutes till the potatoes are soft & cooked and the water from the methi leaves has dried out. Stir occasionally.
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  • Aloo Methi Sabzi is ready. Serve it hot with any Indian Bread like roti, chapati or puri and curd.
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