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A comforting North Indian stir-fry combining tender potatoes and slightly bitter fenugreek leaves. This simple, everyday dish is packed with flavor from garlic and spices, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect with hot rotis.
For 4 servings
Prepare Vegetables (15 mins)
Temper Spices & Cook Potatoes (12-15 mins)
A comforting North Indian stir-fry combining tender potatoes and slightly bitter fenugreek leaves. This simple, everyday dish is packed with flavor from garlic and spices, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Perfect with hot rotis.
This north_indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 234.35 calories per serving with 5.77g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Add Fenugreek & Finish (5-7 mins)
Serve
Sauté one finely chopped onion after the cumin seeds until golden brown, then proceed with adding garlic and potatoes.
For a richer, milder dish, stir in 2-3 tablespoons of fresh cream (malai) or cashew paste at the end of cooking.
Add ½ cup of fresh or frozen peas along with the fenugreek leaves for added sweetness and texture.
Add one finely chopped tomato after the potatoes are half-cooked and sauté until soft for a slight tang.
Fenugreek leaves are an excellent source of iron, which is crucial for forming hemoglobin, preventing anemia, and boosting overall energy levels.
The combination of high fiber from fenugreek and digestive spices like cumin and asafoetida helps promote healthy digestion, prevent constipation, and reduce bloating.
Fenugreek is well-known for its potential to help regulate blood sugar levels due to its soluble fiber content, making this dish a good choice for a diabetic-friendly diet.
This dish is a good source of Vitamin C (from potatoes and fenugreek) and antioxidants from spices like turmeric, which help strengthen the immune system.
The most effective way is to sprinkle salt over the chopped leaves, let them sit for 15-20 minutes, and then squeeze out the dark green, bitter juice before adding them to the pan. Also, ensure they are cooked well, as undercooked leaves can taste more bitter.
Yes, it is a very healthy dish. Fenugreek leaves are rich in iron, fiber, and vitamins, while potatoes provide energy-rich carbohydrates and potassium. When prepared with a moderate amount of oil, it's a nutritious everyday meal.
One serving of Aloo Methi Sabzi contains approximately 180-220 calories, depending on the amount of oil used. It's a relatively low-calorie dish packed with nutrients.
Yes, you can use frozen fenugreek leaves. Thaw them completely and squeeze out all the excess water before adding them to the pan. The texture might be slightly softer than when using fresh leaves.
Aloo Methi pairs wonderfully with Indian flatbreads like roti, chapati, or paratha. It also works well as a side dish in a larger meal with dal, rice, and a side of plain yogurt (curd).
You can store leftover Aloo Methi in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it in a pan or microwave before serving.
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