Friday, June 19, 2009

Aloo Methi/Potato and Fenugreek Vegetable





Methi/Fenugreek is a known to reduce cholestrol and also have anti-diabetic properties. It's a very tasty recipe and although methi leaves are known to be bitter , you won't find a bitter taste in this vegetable. Served with indian bread , it adds good nutrition to your daily diet.



Serves -2
Ingredients:-
1. 1 bunch of fenugreek leaves/methi leaves
2. 1 large or 2 small size potatoes cut into bite-sized cubes
3. 1 medium onion chopped
4. 2 green chillies chopped
5. 2 tsp oil
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1 tsp tumeric powder/haldi
8. 1 tsp chilly powder
9. 1 tsp coriander powder
10. 1/4 tsp amla powder
11. 1/4 dry mango powder or 1 tsp lemon juice
12. 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
13. salt to taste

Method :-
1. Take the fenugreek leaves (do not add its stock) and soak them in water with some salt added for 15- 20 mins. Set it aside.
2. After 15 mins drain the water and squeeze out all the excess water from the fenugreek/methi leaves.
3. Chop the methi/fenugreek leaves.
4. In a non-stick pan, tuen on the heat to medium and add oil.
5. When the oil turns hot, add the cumin seeds and let it sizzle.
6. Add the chopped onions to it and saute for 3 minutes.
7. Add the dry masalas, tumeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, amla powder,dry mango powder , salt to taste and mix.
8. Add the potato cubes and around 2 -3 tsp of water, to prevent the masalas from burning.
9. Cover the pan with a lid and let the potato cubes cook for 5-6 minutes.
10. Uncover the pan and add the fenugreek/methi leaves.
11. Add garam masala powder.
12. Cook till the leaves and potato are completely done.
13. Enjoy!
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