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Aloo Methi | Vendhaya keerai urulai poriyal

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: stir fry recipes
Servings: 3 people
Author: Jinoo Jayakrishnan
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 medium Onion - finely chopped
  • 1 no Green chilli - slit
  • 1/2 inch Ginger - finely chopped
  • 1/8 tsp Asafoetida
  • 2 large Potatoes - boiled, peeled and cut to cubes
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Methi/Fenugreek leaves - cleaned and chopped
  • 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/8 tsp Cumin powder

Instructions

  • Add oil and when it is heated up, crackle mustard seeds.
  • add fennel seeds to it. After a few seconds, add chopped onions.
  • further add green chilli, and fry for a minute.
  • finely chop the ginger and add it to the pan along with asafoetida, potatoes, turmeric powder, salt, and mix well.
  • cook on a medium heat, toss in between. cook until well roasted.
  • When the potatoes are roasted, add the cleaned and chopped methi leaves, red chilli powder.
  • fry for a couple of minutes until the methi leaves shrink
  • finally add cumin powder, adjust salt and mix well. cook again for few minutes while tossing in between.