Sunday, February 20, 2011

Aloo Methi

Aloo Methi

Ingredients (Serves 2 -3 )

  1. Potato - 2 medium-sized, cubed
  2. Fenugreek leaves / methi - 1 bunch, wash, pluck and chop the leaves (Makes around 1 cup)
  3. Ginger - 1 tbsp, finely chopped
  4. Green chillies - 2 - 3, finely chopped
  5. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
  6. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  7. Salt - To taste
  8. Lemon juice - 1 - 2 tsp
  9. Oil / ghee - 1 tbsp

Method

Heat oil / ghee in a non-stick pan. Splutter cumins and add ginger and green chillies. Stir-fry for a few seconds and add potatoes, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well, stir-fry for a few seconds and cook covered at medium-low heat, until potatoes are half-cooked, stirring occasionally. Now add methi leaves. Mix well and cook covered until the potatoes are tender and done. Taste-check for salt. Open the lid and stir-fry for a minute. Sprinkle lemon juice. Serve hot with chapatis/rice. The whole preparation takes only about 15 minutes.

 

 

 

Aloo Methi