Methi Aloo

I love the methi leaves available in mumbai. It is less expensive than the stuff we get in Bangalore. A bunch of leaves would be 1kg in weight and cost 5rs. The same would cost around 20rs in Bangalore and would still not be as fresh as the greens available in mumbai. This is my personal experience and the opinions of others may differ. Back to the recipe, the flavor of methi is so luscious in this recipe, so i have used very less seasoning to retain the flavor.

METHI ALOO:



Ingredients:

1kg methi leaves
1 medium sized aloo (you can peel it, i have left the skin on)
1/2 tsp jeera
7-8 coriander seeds
1 inch ginger (chopped fine)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
Method of preparation:

1. Wash the methi leaves and chop it finely. Cut the potatoes into 1 inch pieces.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in kadai and splutter jeera and coriander seeds. Add the ginger and stir fry for 20 seconds.
3. Add the chopped methi leaves and potatoes and stir fry for 1 minute. Close the lid.
4. Keep stirring intermittently for another 3 minutes.
5. Add the spice powders and salt, mix well and close the lid. Cook till the potatoes are well done.

Serve hot with chapathis or as a side dish with rice and curry.