Lunch

Methi Aloo (Less Oil)

30 min 3 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
SabziWinterIron-rich

Ingredients

  • •2 cups fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, chopped
  • •2 small potatoes, cubed small
  • •1 small onion, chopped
  • •½ tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 green chilli
  • •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli, ¼ tsp garam masala
  • •½ tsp cumin, 2 tsp oil, salt

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil, splutter cumin. Add onion and sauté till soft.

  2. 2

    Add ginger-garlic paste and chilli. Cook 1 min.

  3. 3

    Add potato cubes, turmeric and salt. Stir and cover; cook 8 min until potatoes are nearly tender.

  4. 4

    Add methi and red chilli. Mix and cook uncovered 5 min to evaporate moisture.

  5. 5

    Finish with garam masala. Serve with jowar or multigrain roti.

Dietitian's tip

Keep the oil to 2 tsp max — methi is naturally flavourful. A winter favourite for the heart-healthy plan.

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Recipe authored by Dt Manthan Sharma · © Dietwalaa