Aloo Methi (Stir fried Potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves recipe)

Aloo Methi ( Stir fried Potatoes and fenugreek leaves) is sautéed potatoes and fenugreek leaves(aloo methi) recipe , with no onions ,tomatoes, ginger or garlic . This simple aloo methi recipe is vegan , gluten free and requires minimal spices to get a perfect, flavourful indian winter veggie.

What is Methi or fenugreek leaves ?

Fenugreek leaves or ‘Methi’ as called in india, is a very ancient herb/plant which has a strong flavour and aroma and is used a lot, in indian cuisine in different forms!

Methi leaves and seeds are used predominantly in indian recipes, and are actually bitter in taste .It has a strong aroma, and when added to any recipe methi leaves surely titillates your taste bud.

Why try this Aloo methi recipe

1.Aloo methi recipe is full of flavour. Fresh fenugreek (Methi leaves) emanates so much aroma and flavour to this dish, that adding any more spices takes over the main flavour of this dish.

2. This is a simple and clean recipe. No onions, no tomato and no ginger garlic are required to cook this methi aloo recipe .

3. Aloo methi recipe is inherently vegan and gluten free.

4. This is one of the best and easiest ways to include methi leaves in your diet.Read below to know the benefits of including methi leaves in your diet.

5. This is a quick recipe. You can also use frozen methi (thawed and squeezed) to cook aloo methi , or use kasoori methi (kasuri methi ) – soaked for an hour or two in warm water and squeezed to cook a quick methi aloo ki sabzi using this recipe.

Benefits of Fenugreek leaves/ Methi leaves

This little methi leaf has numerous nutritional, health and medicinal benefits ,besides strong lovely flavour.

• Fenugreek leaves / Methi leaves are a natural herb which works as a nutritional supplement.
• The reason why methi is used by various herb lovers since ages is because it is very effective in battling diseases and infections .Using Fenugreek leaves regularly reduces cholesterol ,prevents bowel problems, balances blood lipids levels, curbs diabetes ,prevents heart problems, relieves Fever and Sore Throat
• The high levels of iron and nutrition in fenugreek leaves are perfect for prevention and treatment of anaemia
• Including fenugreek leaves in the diet is all you need to do to fulfill the requirements of iron and increase the red blood cells and hemoglobin.
• Helpful for Breastfeeding mothers- Consuming fenugreek leaves/ methi seeds powder, helps in improving milk flow in breastfeeding mothers. And this is something that i have tried and tested myself. It did help me.
• Adding fenugreek seeds (methre) to your lentils / dahl when cooking prevents bloating.
• It is great for your skin and hair as well-Fenugreek leaves are highly beneficial in reducing blemishes and marks on the skin. People having some prominent spots or marks on skin, can try using fenugreek leaves / methi seeds paste .
• Fenugreek seeds paste works as a great hair mask.

Also methi leaves have innumerable uses in cooking. I am sure you all have heard about kasoori methi.

If you read my blog, Kasoori methi or Kasuri methi is something that i use in almost all my Indian recipes.The blog hardly has any curry recipes where kasuri methi is not used.

Kasoori methi is basically dried and crushed fenugreek leaves. Adding these to your curries, and dried veggies takes the taste to another level.

Also the fresh methi leaves, which are available in abundance in winters in india are added to the dough to make the healthiest paranthas, theplas (another version of indian flatbread), pooris, breads, and so many more curry recipes.

Ingredients required to cook Aloo methi sabzi/ sauteed potatoes and fenugreek leaves recipe

This methi aloo recipe is a simple recipe involving very basic ingredients. This recipe is a no onion, no tomatoes and no ginger garlic recipe.

Aloo methi is one of the most cooked recipes in indian households in winters when fresh methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) are available easily in the market .

It is a very warming, delicious, healthy and a quick side dish recipe .

To cook aloo methi, you literally need two main basic ingredients – fresh fenugreek leaves (Methi leaves), and potatoes.

This is a no onions, no ginger garlic, and no tomatoes recipe.

Other than methi leaves and potatoes, you need oil, fresh green chillies/ or red chillies (if you like), salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.

For potatoes you can use either baby potatoes (if these are really small use these whole with skin on, and those taste the best), or you can use regular white potatoes and cut these into cubes.

This recipe requires mustard oil to cook aloo methi, as that really imparts loads of flavour to the dish. While serving it hot on paranthas, or roti, add a dollop of ghee.

It tastes amazing. But if you want to use any other oil than mustard oil to cook this easy aloo methi recipe, you can do so.

If you are vegan, you can skip adding ghee at all.

The leftover aloo methi make a great filling for sandwiches, paranthas or pita fillings, the next day.

Step by step to cook Aloo methi

Clean the methi leaves by separating the leaves from the stem .

Rinse and wash the methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) thoroughly to remove any soil.

Wash these 5-6 times to make sure these are clean.

Roughly chop the washed fenugreek leaves.

Heat the mustard oil till it starts smoking. That’s what i always do whenever i cook in mustard oil. Also i prefer cooking some of the Indian dishes in an iron kadai, because it is always a healthier thing to do.

Traditionally, it is believed that cooking in iron utensils, such as a  kadhai, provides health benefits. It is said that when you cook food in iron vessels, it reacts with the metal surface. As a result, iron gets released in the food.

One small study confirmed that the iron content of some foods is improved when they were cooked in iron pots (when compared to food cooked in non-stick pots). 

Add potatoes to oil, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add chopped fenugreek leaves, and chillies if you are using. mix well.

Add salt, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix everything. Cover and cook till potatoes are cooked.

Once potatoes are done, uncover the pan and sauté it on high heat for another 5-8, mixing in between so that the potatoes don’t stick to the bottom.

The potatoes are cooked, and methi leaves are nice and crispy .Your aloo methi is ready to be served.

How to serve Methi Aloo

Serve hot and fresh aloo methi on a hot roti, naan bread, or a paratha.

Add a spoon of warm ghee. This is a meal in itself.

You can also serve aloo methi as an accompaniment with any curries, daal, raita or on its own. Aloo methi is really a hearty and warming meal on a chilly winter afternoon.

Some daal recipes (dahl recipes) that go really well with aloo methi are maa rajma dahl, urad chana dahl, maa ki dahl.

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