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Methi Aur Aloo ki Sookhi Bhaaji
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Methi Aur Aloo ki Sookhi Bhaaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Fresh fenugreek leaves and potato, the classic methi aloo done dry and dhaba-style. The kind of homely bhaji that disappears fastest off the thali. Serve hot with rotis, dal and a wedge of lemon.

Prep 16 min Cook 27 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds2 cups, chopped
  • Potato3 medium, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the fenugreek seeds into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Soften the onions in oil over a medium flame with a little salt until translucent and sweet.

  3. 3

    Tip in the ginger garlic paste and green chilies, then the spices — fry until the oil separates at the edges.

  4. 4

    Add the fenugreek seeds and the potato, toss to coat in the masala, cover and cook on low, stirring twice, until tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala, cilantro and a knob of butter for gloss.

Chef's tip

Resting the finished dish for five minutes off the heat lets the spices settle and deepen.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Aloo Methi Recipe | Aaloo-Methi Ki Sabzi | Aloo Methi Ki Sukhi Sabzi | Fenugreek Potato Recipe · on YouTube