About
Alu Methi is a popular Indian dish made with potatoes and fenugreek leaves. It is usually cooked with spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. The potatoes are cooked until they are soft and then the fenugreek leaves are added and cooked until they are wilted. The dish is usually served with chapati or naan.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
2.1
Fats
20.0
Carbs
2.7
Fibre
2.1
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Recipe
Ingredients
oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
medium onions, finely chopped
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
ginger, minced
1 teaspoon
green chillies, finely chopped
2
medium potatoes, cubed
2
fresh fenugreek leaves, chopped
2 cups
garam masala
1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2:
Add the cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 3:
Add the turmeric powder, onions, garlic, ginger and green chillies and fry for a few minutes until the onions are soft and lightly browned.
Step 4:
Add the potatoes and fry for a few minutes until lightly browned.
Step 5:
Add the fenugreek leaves and fry for a few minutes until wilted.
Step 6:
Add the garam masala and salt to taste and mix well.
Step 7:
Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8:
Remove from the heat and stir in the fresh coriander leaves.
Step 9:
Serve hot with chapatis or rice.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 25085 users have chowed down on Alu Methi a whopping 34780 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Alu Methi, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in may.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Alu Methi is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 25085 users have chowed down on Alu Methi a whopping 34780 times.
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