Aloo Methi
Aloo Methi is a tasty, mild side dish made by stir frying cubed potatoes with methi, spices & garlic. Aloo Methi is a great side for rice meal and a good accompaniment with roti, chapathi as well. Aloo Methi Recipe is easy & quick to cook for lunch.
Servings2 people
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized potato
- 1 cup methi leaves
- a generous pinch turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander / garam masala powder
- salt to taste
TO TEMPER:
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon green chilli finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse potatoes, cut into half and Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Peel off the skin, chop them into bite sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan – add jeera, let it splutter.
- Then add garlic and green chilli, saute them well for few mins until it starts to golden brown.
- Rinse methi leaves, chop it finely and set aside.
- Add cooked potatoes and sauté for 3-5mins.
- Then add methi greens.
- Sauté till it shrinks, then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder mix well.
- Sprinkle little water just for the masalas to blend and cook covered for 5mins in low flame until the sabzi becomes dry.
- Give a quick sauté and switch off.
- Serve Aloo Methi with phulka or rice !
Notes
- You can also try this sabzi with baby potatoes.
- Make sure the methi leaves are nicely sautéed and raw smell leaves.
Nutrition Facts
Aloo Methi
Amount Per Serving (100 g)
Calories 186
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 41mg2%
Potassium 499mg14%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 305IU6%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 496mg50%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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