Aloo Methi - Potatoes With Fenugreek Leaves - N. India Recipe - Cooking Index
1 lb | 454g / 16oz | Potatoes - washed and peeled cut into 3/4" cubes |
1/2 cup | 20g / 0.7oz | Fresh fenugreek leaves - or 1 tbsp dried fen. |
3 tablespoons | 45ml | Ghee |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Ground turmeric |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Chili powder |
1 teaspoon | 5ml | Salt |
If you are using fresh fenugreek, remove tough lower stalk, wash thoroughly and chop finely. If you are using dried, soak in water 20-25 minutes, gently squeeze water out and chop leaves. Remove any tough stalks. Heat ghee in large skillet. Add potatoes and stirring constantly, fry for about 3-5 minutes. To potatoes add turmeric, cumin, chili and salt; mix and cook for a minute. Add fenugreek leaves and mix with potatoes. Lower heat, cover and stirring occasionally cook for about 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Add 1-2 tbsp of water if necessary.
Source:
Indian Regional Cooking by Sumana Ray
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