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Easy Aloo Methi Recipe | Quick Methi Batata Bhaaji

Shubham Nimbalkar
Learn how to make the perfect Aloo Methi (Methi Batata Bhaaji) with this quick, beginner-friendly recipe. A delicious and healthy vegan Indian dish!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Potato: Peeled and cut into small cubes.
  • 1 large bunch of Fresh Methi Fenugreek Leaves: Washed thoroughly, drained well, and chopped.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Jeera: You can also substitute this with a few fenugreek seeds.
  • 7-8 Garlic Cloves: Crushed or roughly chopped.
  • 4 Dry Red Chillies: Broken into smaller pieces.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin-Coriander Powder: Dhana-Jeera powder.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder: Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Greens: Wash the fresh fenugreek leaves thoroughly. Let all the water drain out completely, and then roughly chop them. Keep the tender stems intact!
  • Fry the Potatoes: Heat a little oil in a pan or kadhai on medium heat. Add the small potato cubes and fry them for about 2 minutes until they are lightly roasted. Remove the potatoes and set them aside.
  • Prepare the Tempering: In the same pan, add a little more oil and let it heat up. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Roast Garlic and Chillies: Add the crushed garlic cloves and roast them slightly until fragrant. Next, add the dry red chilli pieces and fry until dark spots appear on them.
  • Cook the Methi: Add the chopped fenugreek leaves to the pan (you can add them in batches if your pan is small). Mix well and cook on medium heat for about 2 minutes. The leaves will release water; let this water evaporate slightly.
  • Combine and Spice: Add the fried potatoes back into the pan. Lower the heat and add the cumin-coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt.
  • Final Toss: Mix everything perfectly and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes on medium heat. Once the moisture has completely evaporated and the tender methi stems are fully cooked, turn off the heat. Your perfect Aloo Methi Recipe is ready!

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Keyword Aloo Recipe, Methi Recipe