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Difficulty: Easy

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Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

3 potatoes, peeled, boiled, and cubed

1 cup packed fresh methi leaves

1/2 cup chopped spinach leaves (optionally substitute with additional methi leaves)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp red chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Garam masala (2 cloves, 1/2″ stick of cinnamon, 1 pod cardamom)

Salt to taste

1/2 tbsp. oil

Pinch of asafoetida/hing/inguvva (optional)

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Aloo Methi Recipe

Preparation

Add a big pinch salt and a big pinch sugar and a cup of water to the methi leaves and let it rest for a few minutes. Squeeze out the water from methi and keep aside.

Heat ghee or oil in a vessel, add the grated ginger and asafoetida and sauté for a few seconds. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes. Add coriander and red chilli powed and combine. Add the chopped methi and spinach leaves and cook till wilted, approx. 10-12 minutes.

Add the cubed boiled potatoes and salt and combine. Cook for 9-10 minutes. (note this is a dry saute dish).

Add garam masala and combine well. On high flame sauté for 2-3 minutes, tossing the potatoes and turn off heat. Serve hot with rotis, paranthas or hot rice. (You can also add a dash of lemon juice to pep up the dish).

Produce Used In This Recipe

Ginger

Methi Leaf

Courtesy of:
http://www.sailusfood.com