Friday, February 6, 2009

Aloo methi



Ingredients:
Potatoes – 3 cups, diced (about 3 medium potatoes)
Fresh methi Leaves – 1 bunch, washed well and roughly chopped
Onion – 1 medium sized (finely chopped)
Garlic (finely chopped) – ½ teaspoon
Green chili – 1 (chopped)
Oil – 4 teaspoons
Cumin seeds – ¼ teaspoon
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Asafetida (Hing) – pinch
Salt to taste
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Dried red chili - 1

Method:
Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
Add asafetida, dried red chili and cumin seeds and allow them to sputter.
Add onion, garlic and green chili. Fry until onions become translucent.
Add Potatoes and stir well.
Add Salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix well.
Cook covered for about 8 minutes on medium-low flame.
Add Methi Leaves and mix well.
Cover again and cook until potatoes are tender.
Serve hot with roti/ luchi (puri) / paratha / rice / peas polau.

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