Aloo Methi | Potato Fenugreek Leaves Fry - Swasthi's Recipes (2024)

Aloo Methi is a delicious Indian side dish made with potatoes, fenugreek leaves and spices. This simple everyday dish is a staple in many Indian homes especially during winters, when fenugreek leaves are in season. Aloo Methi requires only pantry staples and basic cooking skills. Serve it with plain rice, flavored rice, puri, roti or paratha. It also goes well in the office and school boxes.

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About Aloo Methi

Aloo Methi is a North Indian dish of stir fried potatoes with fenugreek leaves, whole and ground spices. Aloo is the Hindi word for “potatoes” and methi is the word for “Fenugreek leaves”. These faintly bitter tasting leafy greens have a unique aroma and tons of health benefits.

This dish of starchy potatoes together with the immune boosting and health-giving leafy greens is simply delicious, aromatic and is sure to please even the picky eaters. You will commonly see this being served in an Indian meal with rice, puri or roti.

My kids love Aloo Methi wrapped up in their rotis/ chapatis for their school lunch. These kathi rolls also keep well in the school/ office lunch boxes without becoming soggy. I mash up the aloo a bit and roll them.

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1 About Aloo Methi

2 How To Make Aloo Methi (Stepwise photos)

3 Pro Tips

4 Recipe Card

This dish also goes well as a side with flavored rice like lemon rice, jeera rice, ghee rice or bagara rice. A well-made Aloo Methi is so delicious and flavorful. No matter how you serve this it will taste so good with anything.

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Find more Methi recipes,
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Methi Pulao
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Methi Thepla
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How To Make Aloo Methi (Stepwise photos)

1. Pluck methi leaves from the stalks and add them to a large pot of water. Rinse them thoroughly in enough water a few times. I always sprinkle some salt and spray vinegar to get rid of the pesticide residue. Drain completely to a colander. Chop them roughly when you are ready to cook. For this recipe you will need 1½cups (tightly packed) chopped methi leaves.

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Meanwhile peel and chop 250 grams potatoes to 1 inch pieces. Add them to a bowl of water. This helps the aloo to cook/ fry faster. Set aside.

2. Heat a pan and pour 2 tablespoons of oil. If you have mustard oil you can use it. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

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3. Add 2 cloves of chopped garlic or ¾ inch ginger.

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4. Add slit or fine chopped green chili. My recipe does not use red chilli powder so use more green chilies as needed for heat. Sprinkle hing if using.

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5. Then remove the cubed potatoes from the water and add them here. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon turmeric. Mix well and stir fry on a medium for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are almost fork tender. If the potatoes are too dry, sprinkle some water so they cook faster.

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6. Then add ½ teaspoon garam masala and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix them well.

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7. Add chopped methi leaves. I have not used red chili powder. The heat comes only from green chilies.

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8. Lastly fry until the leaves wilt off well and you begin to get a nice aroma.

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Serve aloo methi with rice or roti.

More potato dishes
Aloo tikki
Aloo chaat
Jeera aloo
Aloo palak
Aloo mata
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Pro Tips

  • Use only the leaves and not the stalks as they taste bitter. Avoid chopping methi leaves very fine. Chop them roughly.
  • A lot of people rinse and squeeze the leaves so some of the bitter juices drain away from the leaves. I do not do it as the leaves we use don’t taste so bitter.
  • You can add more or less amount of leaves to suit your taste. I usually do not add a lot as aloo methi can taste bitter.
  • Many people use mustard oil for stir frying as it gives a nice aroma. You can use any oil or even ghee for flavour. If using mustard oil, heat it until smoky hot, reduce the heat and then begin to cook.
  • Generally aloo is stir fried until tender and then methi leaves are added. However if your potatoes are too old and take a lot of time to fry, then you can par boil or grill them in the oven for some time and then stir fry here with tempering & methi leaves.
  • Soak cubed potatoes in water while you prepare the methi leaves. Potato will soak up some moisture and stir fry faster in the pan.
  • If you do not have fresh methi leaves, you can use kasuri methi but the flavour will be different. You can use 3 to 4 tbsps for this recipe.
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Aloo Methi Recipe | Potato Fenugreek Leaves Fry

Aloo methi is a simple Indian dish made by stir frying potatoes with fenugreek leaves and spices. It is healthy, delicious and aromatic. It goes well with rice or roti.

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Prep Time15 minutes minutes

Cook Time15 minutes minutes

Total Time30 minutes minutes

Servings3

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 250 grams (2 cups) potatoes (chopped to 1 inch pieces)
  • cups methi leaves fenugreek leaves (tightly packed, roughly chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped or ¾inch ginger chopped)
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee (or mustard oil)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 green chilies slit or chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida, optional)
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Preparation

  • Pluck methi leaves (only the leaves and not stalks). Add them to a large bowl.

  • Sprinkle one tsp salt and vinegar over the leaves and set aside for 10 minutes. This helps to get rid of the mud and pesticide residue from the leaves.

  • Pour water and rinse the leaves well a few times. Drain the leaves to a colander and set aside.

  • Wash and peel potatoes. Cube them to 1 inch pieces. Keep them immersed in a bowl of water to prevent potatoes from getting discolored. This also helps the potatoes to stir fry or cook faster.

How to make Aloo Methi

  • Add oil to a pan and heat it. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to crackle, add garlic and green chilli. Fry till garlic begins to smell good. Sprinkle hing.

  • Drain water from the potatoes.

  • Transfer potatoes to the pan and sprinkle turmeric. Fry for one to 2 minutes.

  • Cover and cook on a low flame until they turn soft. Keep stirring in between. If there is no moisture in the pan sprinkle little water and continue to cook or saute them.

  • While the aloo cooks, chop the methi leaves roughly.

  • When the potatoes become fork tender, add garam masala and salt. Stir and fry for a minute.

  • Add chopped methi leaves. Fry until the leaves wilt completely and a nice aroma comes out. Adjust salt if needed.

  • Serve aloo methi with rice or roti.

Notes

  1. You can use any other leafy greens and make the recipe the same way. Spinach, amaranth and drumstick leaves work well.
  2. You can also boil the potatoes whole until just cooked without making mushy and dice them. Follow the same recipe. You just have to stir fry the potatoes only for a few minutes.
  3. You can also use mustard oil if you like the pungent flavor. Heat the oil until smoky hot before cooking.

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts

Aloo Methi Recipe | Potato Fenugreek Leaves Fry

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158Calories from Fat 99

% Daily Value*

Fat 11g17%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 489mg21%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 473mg47%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

What is the best way to eat fenugreek leaves? ›

Applied directly to soups and curry dishes, they can be thought of interchangeably with any bitter leafy green. Or they make for a powerful flavoring element in slow-cooked dishes with gamey meats like goat and lamb.

What are the benefits of aloo methi? ›

Methi is rich in insoluble fibre. This promotes a healthy digestive system and prevents constipation and flatulence. Spices like turmeric, clove, cumin, etc., used in aloo methi recipes have amazing benefits like improving your digestive processes and preventing gas, constipation, etc.

How do you take the bitterness out of fenugreek leaves? ›

All you need to do is boil water in a pot before making it. Then add 2 spoons of lemon juice in it and after that add fenugreek leaves in it and leave it for 3-4 minutes. After this put the leaves in cold water. This also removes the bitterness of fenugreek.

How do you make fenugreek taste better? ›

You'll get more flavour out of fenugreek seeds by grinding or dry frying them.

What are the side effects of eating fenugreek leaves? ›

Side effects include diarrhea, stomach upset, bloating, gas, dizziness, headache, and a "maple syrup" odor in urine. Fenugreek can cause nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing, facial swelling, and severe allergic reactions in hypersensitive people. Fenugreek might lower blood sugar.

What hormones does fenugreek increase? ›

Importantly, fenugreek extracts have previously been shown to increase free testosterone hormone levels in older men with androgen decline and reduce physical symptoms associated with hypogonadism [43]. Similarly, 600 mg fenugreek extracts increased testosterone hormone levels from the baseline value [32].

Which is better fenugreek leaves or spinach leaves? ›

Fats- When compared based upon the amounts of fat, spinach is known to have less fat content that is 0.7 grams in a 100 grams serve and in fenugreek it is about 0.9 grams. Cardiovascular health- Spinach helps reduce blood pressure due to high magnesium levels as compared to fenugreek thus good for heart health.

Does methi reduce belly fat? ›

Fenugreek or methi seed can be quite useful in reducing belly fat. Fenugreek seeds have been used for 6,000 years by Indians, Greeks, Egyptians and Romans for various medicinal purposes which includes cutting fat.

Who should not take methi? ›

Fenugreek is not safe for use during pregnancy in amounts greater than those found in food; its use has been linked to increased risks of birth defects in both animals and people. Little is known about whether it's safe to use fenugreek in amounts greater than those found in food while breastfeeding.

Can I eat methi leaves everyday? ›

Blood lipid levels change a lot when you eat fenugreek leaves every day. So, this herb can help a lot for people who have problems with their lipid levels. So, it lowers cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL levels by raising HDL levels. For a great effect, put about 100 grammes of fenugreek leaves in water at night.

What do we call Methi leaves in English? ›

Frequently Asked Questions. What is Methi? Methi (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant known for its seeds, fresh leaves, and dried leaves. It is called fenugreek in English.

Is fenugreek good for females? ›

Fenugreek is sometimes taken by mouth for those with diabetes to lower blood sugar levels, menstrual cramps in women, high cholesterol, and other health conditions. People who are breastfeeding sometimes use the fenugreek seed to increase milk supply.

What is the difference between fenugreek and fenugreek leaves? ›

Fenugreek leaves have a fresh, herbal taste, while fenugreek seeds are more pungent and bitter. Adjust the quantity accordingly.

How do you soften bitterness? ›

Sweetness: From sugar, honey, fruits or otherwise, sweetness will counteract bitter and sour flavours. It can also be used to cut down the heat of a particularly spicy meal. Saltiness: Salt plays two very important roles in flavouring a dish. Firstly, it balances against bitterness.

How to reduce bitterness in Indian curry? ›

Add some sweet substance whether it may be sugar or jaggery or honey etc . How do I get rid of the bitter taste in fish curry? To reduce the bitter taste in fish curry, you can try a few methods. Adding a bit of sweetness, like a pinch of sugar or a splash of coconut milk, can balance the flavors.

How to reduce bitterness in mango pickle? ›

the real answer is the mustard seeds are old and hence they have turned bitter. Only solution is to add lemon juice for the part quantity and only at the last minute of serving the pickle.

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