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Aloo Methi, or Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves, is a fragrant and flavorful Indian dish with a unique taste. Fenugreek Leaves are well known for their many medicinal properties and are a great alternative to Spinach as a leafy green vegetable. Try this wonderful recipe and turn your plain jane potatoes into something delicious and healthy!
Ingredients:
Potatoes – 4 medium, peeled and cubed
Fenugreek Leaves – 1 bunch fresh or 1/2 pkt frozen
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
Garlic – 3 cloves, finely chopped
Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped
Coriander Powder – 1/2 Tbsp
Red Chili Powder – to taste
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – to taste
Tomato – 1 medium, chopped
Method:
1. Wash Fenugreek Leaves well (2 to 3 times) in a tub of water and chop.
2. Place leaves in a medium bowl and sprinkle salt on them. Mix well and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.
3. Heat Oil in a medium pan.
4. Add Onions, Green Chilies and Garlic. Mix well and cook until Onions are translucent (approx 3 minutes).
5. Add Potatoes and Salt, mix well and cook 7 -10 minutes (until potatoes are almost cooked).
6. Squeeze out all the water from the Fenugreek Leaves and add it to the Potatoes. Mix well.
7. Add Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder and Turmeric Powder. Mix well, cover and cook for approx 5 minutes or until the potatoes are fully cooked.
8. Turn off stove and add Tomatoes. Mix well, cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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May 19th, 2008 at 4:53 am
Thank you for your clear instructions for this lovely dish. The methi leaves impart a unique fragrant taste and tie together the other ingredients of this dish quite nicely.
-Richard
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August 11th, 2008 at 2:03 am
This was an amazing dish. The color, flavor and texture was delightful. the dish was so richly flavored. My family enjoyed the dish. I would make it again.
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November 5th, 2008 at 6:25 am
Hi Hetal and Anuja,
Thanks for this recipe.
Can we use dried methi (kasoori methi) instead of fresh? Also, when potatoes are being cooked, I assume the falme is in medium heat?
Thanks,
Pavithra
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November 5th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Hi Pavithra,
If you can’t find fresh methi, try the freezer section of your local Indian grocery store. Frozen works just as well. If you absolutely cannot find either, then kasoori methi will work, but the taste is slightly different as with any fresh versus dry herbs.
And yes, the flame should be medium.
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December 27th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Hi Hetal, Anuja,
Great website. Your website is an inspiratation for me to cook.
Anyways, tried your aloo methi and it was an instant hit in the house!! Amazing flavors in each mouthful.
Thanks for your efforts.
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February 16th, 2009 at 5:49 am
Tasty dish in a very short time. Thanks very much for posting the recipe and the video.
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March 15th, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Hi Hetal & Anuja,
You guys are doing a great job. i tried your Aloo methi recipe and few other recipes under dal/subzis category. they came out really well. Thank you very much!
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November 4th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
hello Hetal and Anuja!
u guys are doing a fantastic job…i learn many recipes from your website…even the ones i already know i look up in your website for a variation..
this website has become my inspiration to cook and has taken my cooking to point where I have started to enjoy it
thanks for sharing all your tips and recipes.
good luck!
bye
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hetal Reply:
November 4th, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Thanks so much for your kind words!
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November 9th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Hats off to both of you. I guess you guys a part of my life. I enjoy cooking and your recipes are easy and tasty. Even my husband would ask me so whats new from your buddies? My mom has sent you blessings as I am so happy after I try one of your dishes. Keep the great work up. Good luck and keep us posted and off course my pinch of spice in life would not be completed without you guys. again thanks a lot!!!
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hetal Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Hi Ami,
Thank you so much for your sweet message. It made our day!!
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November 16th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Can I use tofu instead of Aloo?
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hetal Reply:
November 17th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Hi Priya,
We’ve never tried tofu in this recipe but there is no harm in experimenting
.
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December 4th, 2009 at 4:36 am
Aloo methi tastes great.Will make this dish over and over again.I have tried most of your recipes and the dishes always taste absolutely delicious.
I thank you both for all your efforts that goes into posting these wonderful recipes.
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January 16th, 2010 at 7:35 pm
How do you get your onions so finely chopped?
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jasmine Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 7:49 pm
use a chopper! i use a smart stick by cuisinart, and it’s the best thing ever. i never cut anything by hand. It also works for mincing/chopping other items like a mini food processor, and comes with different attachments. Good luck!
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February 21st, 2010 at 10:16 pm
Hello,
If you are using frozen methi, how would you modify the recipe? i.e. do you still put salt on it? Do i thaw the methi first or can i put it in frozen, etc.
Thanks
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March 5th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
Hi there,I’m from South Africa and my friends used a similar receipe,but they added black mustard seeds?If I wanted to use them,how much and at what stage do I use them?Thank you,gona try it tonight.Lynn
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hetal Reply:
March 5th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Hi Lynn,
Anytime you want to use mustard seeds for Indian cooking, you can add them to the hot oil first (wait until they start popping before adding any other ingredients). You should use about 1/2 tsp for a serving for 4-6.
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Lynn Robson Reply:
March 6th, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Hi there.Thanks for the reply.I made the dish last night with the mustard seeds(used teasp),and this is a delicious dish!Thank you so much!
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March 12th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Hi Hetal and Anuja,
I have a question for you – Can we use spinach instead of methi leaves?
Thanks a bunch for all your yummy recipes!!
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hetal Reply:
March 12th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Hi Elizabeth,
Yes, you can use spinach but will have to use more as it is milder than methi.
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March 15th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Hi Hetal and Anuja,
Thank you for the prompt reply. I did make it with palak and it turned out great
).
Thanks again
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May 11th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
First time poster here!
I just made this last night and it was really good, but I have a question based on my result. I used russet potatoes… should I have used a waxier type? They seemed a little too starchy (characteristic of russets).
Thank you both for all you do. As an American with little Indian cuisine cooking experience (but a fanatical love for the food), I LOVE your site, recipes, and videos!
Regards,
Sandi
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hetal Reply:
May 11th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Hi Sandi,
We’re so glad you are enjoying SMTC!
This dish is a bit on the dry side but if you prefer less starch, you could try red potatoes…they are considerably less starchy.
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Sandi Reply:
May 12th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
Hi, Hetal, thank you for your speedy reply.
Yes, it was pretty dry, but I don’t think that’s a bad thing! I’m thinking now that I might have cooked them a tiny bit too long so that the exterior began to sort of make it’s own paste, if you follow. Next time (and there *will* be one), I’ll try reds or maybe white rose potatoes AND a batch with russets again, though cooked for slightly less time than the other night. I’ll get it right yet!
Thanks again and I hope you’re both enjoying your week!
Sandi
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August 7th, 2010 at 10:57 am
Hi
Does not squeezing methi leaves after adding salt for some time, remove its nutrients ( nutrients go in water I mean) ?
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January 1st, 2011 at 3:45 pm
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January 17th, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Tried your Aloo methi recipe…It was really good..i used russet potatoes..so it was little starchy and dry..but doesn’t matter..loved it anyways…great side dish for roti…i’ve put a picture in my blog..
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anuja Reply:
January 22nd, 2011 at 3:55 pm
Looks good, Deepa! Nice blog btw
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February 9th, 2011 at 7:13 am
Such an amazing recipe…i just loved it..i never cooked anything that tasted close to my mom’s food, but this one did…great job guys…please keep posting…i am going to be a regular follower from now.
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anuja Reply:
February 9th, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Hi Vims,
Thank you for the kind words and the compliments
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February 22nd, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Hello ladies,
I have only recently started viewing your channel. I live in India and look up for variations in recipes that I already know. I like all your recipe. You guys are doing a wonderful job and I hope you keep growing .
Just a small tip. Now squeezing out the methi would definitely rid it of its nutrients . Instead what we can do is use it as such and just at the end , after it is cooked , add a squirt of lemon juice. That would counter the bitterness and also add another layer of taste and flavour. You can try it !!! Tastes yum……….
Keep up the good work ………I enjoy watching you two……
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April 28th, 2011 at 7:24 pm
I watched this video on youtube, and come here for the printable recipe. Great site and recipes here, definitely bookmark you and come back for more recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Haiyan
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anuja Reply:
April 28th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
Welcome to SMTC, Haiyan!
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April 10th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Hi,
After visiting your website for the first time, I am absolutely loving all the dishes that you have. I mean, there is so much to choose from, I don’t know where to start!
Also, I would like to thank you for sharing all these recipes. Keep up the great work.
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January 16th, 2013 at 3:59 am
Hi
Thank you for wonderful recipe. I prepared it today, liked it very much.
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February 26th, 2013 at 4:07 pm
Hello,
This turned out very tasty..
Thanks for the simple yet tasty recipe.
Cheers,
Aditi
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March 24th, 2013 at 7:23 am
Is it a must to add tomtoes at the end. What if we skip that bit.
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hetal Reply:
March 26th, 2013 at 2:18 pm
Hi Anita,
Sure, go ahead and skip the tomatoes if you don’t like them.
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