Aloo Methi Recipe (Methi Aloo Recipe) (Fenugreek Potato) Recipe video by Nisha Madhulika

Aloo Methi is a popular Punjabi dish that is also very healthy. Methi has a tangy, bitter taste and has been proven to lower blood sugar in diabetics. Serve with raita and ghee-on-top chapati.

Preperation Time : 5 mins

Cooking Time : 20 mins

Total Time : 25 mins


Ingredients

Serves: 2 people

1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
1 tsp jeera
1 tsp haldi
2 tsp tomato puree or half tomato, chopped
3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 cups methi leaves
Salt to taste
Water as needed
Juice of half lemon to sprinkle on top
Coriander leaves for garnish


Preparation method

1. In a shallow pan or kadahi, heat ghee over medium heat. Add jeera. When it crackles, add haldi. Add tomato. If using puree, dilute in 1 tsp of water. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add potatoes. Cook on medium to low heat for 10 minutes, till they get soft. Add methi leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes, till methi leaves wilt. Put in a tbsp of water. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes, till methi starts smelling fragrant. Add salt.

3. Mix aloo and methi well. Sprinkle with lemon juice and garnish with coriander.
Serving suggestion

I love the bitter, tangy aloo methi with green chi.