Alu Methi Fry

Ingredients :

3 potatoes ( Boiled )

1 cup Packed fresh Methi leaves

1/2 cup Chopped spinach leaves (optional)

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

Pinch of asafoetida

1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)

1 tsp Grated ginger

1 tsp red Chilli powder

1/2 tsp Coriander powder

Garam Masala powder (2 cloves, 1/2″ cinnamon, 1 cardamom)

Salt to taste

1/2 tbsp oil

Method :

Take Methi leaves and add big pinch of salt, pinch sugar and a cup of water to the methi leaves and let it rest for a few minutes. Then squeeze out the water from methi and keep aside.

Now take a vessel and and put oil and let it heat and add the grated ginger and asafoetida and saute for a few seconds. Then add onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add coriander powder and red chilli powder and combine. Add the chopped methi and spinach leaves and cook till wilted, approx 10-12 minutes.

Add the cubed boiled potatoes and salt and combine. Cook for 9-10 minutes. 4 Add garam masala powder and combine well. On high flame saute for 2-3 minutes, tossing the potatoes and turn off heat.

Goes well with chapatis.