Saturday, October 25, 2014

Aloo Methi

Methi, also known as Fenugreek is a wonder spice and gives an amazing flavor to your food. Methi complements really really well with any meat or vegetable.

Serves - 3 People
Cooking Time - 20 Min

INGREDIENTS
5                 Potatoes
2 Cup         Fresh Methi
1/4 Cup     Curry Leaves
1/2 Cup     Cilantro
1 Tbsp       Chili Powder
1 Tsp         Turmeric Powder
1 Tsp         Cumin Seeds
2                 Red Chilies
1 Tbsp       Oil
Salt As Required

PROCEDURE
  • Wash, Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.

  • Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, curry leaves and red chilies.Stir it for few seconds.
  • Add potatoes and sprinkle some salt, turmeric powder over it and cover it till the potatoes are cooked.
  • Now add the fenugreek/methi  leaves, mix it thoroughly and cover it again .
  • Turn down heat to medium. Let it cook until potatoes & methi are tender and cooked. It should take about 15 minutes. Do stir one or two times in between.
  • From some sides potatoes will be light brown in color. If potatoes appear to be very dry add one or two tablespoons of water.
  • After potatoes cooked well, add the red chili powder , mix it well and let it fry for 3 - 4 min.
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with cilantro.
                                                      Serve Hot with Rice or Roti !!


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