Aloo Methi Anardana Sabzi

How to make Aloo Methi Anardana Sabzi | Potatoes With Fenugreek Leaves | Alu Methi Sabzi Recipe with step by step photos...

Hello Friends,

Today's blog post is very healthy and delicious green leafy vegetable recipe. This vegetable is religiously cooked in my house in every Methi season. Sharing recipe with step by step photos.

Also refer - one minute video presentation of this recipe... 

Aloo Methi Sabzi is my all time favorite. As Methi season is about to start - I thought why not share this recipe again with a few interesting changes.  Believe me, if you're Methi lover, then this recipe is actually for you!

Some interesting Questions with their answers 

What's so special in your Methi Sabzi!

Well, the special thing is cooking technique as well as selection of ingredients which goes with this recipe that not only enhance the taste,  but controls the bitterness of Methi leaves to a very great extent..

So, you mean to say, your Sabzi is not bitter in taste! How possible is that?

Well, the whole credit for this Sabzi goes to my mom and her cooking fundamentals...  Khana to sabhi banate hain, par agar ingredients ki samaj ho to aap usko aur bhi bahtar bana sakte ho.

So, what steps you've taken to control the bitterness of Methi leaves?

The process to control Methi leaves bitterness starts with cleaning and chopping. You need to throw out the stems and use only leaves for Methi Sabzi. After removing stems, It's advisable to roughly chop it.

Second - Sprinkle some salt over Methi leaves and let it rest for 15-20 minutes and then rinse very nicely under running tap water. Keep it in the colander until needed.

Third - use of tomatoes, and coconut milk powder or desiccated coconut. Did you know it helps a lot to control bitterness and make your Sabzi very delicious.  As you all know, Methi leaves are a very good source of iron, so for better absorption of iron you need vitamin C, so that's why, tomatoes are added in good quantity. And a tablespoon of coconut milk powder will take your Sabzi to the next level.. Even people who avoid this Sabzi till now, will at least give a try...

Whether you like to advise any other thing related to this recipe?

Yes, addition of green chillies.. If it suits you, add green chillies in good quantity.  

Let's get started  

Recipe details

• Preparation time 10-15 minutes 
• Cooking time 15-20 minutes 
• Servings 4
• Cuisine Indian 

Ingredients needed

• 1 bunch Methi leaves - Fenugreek
• 2 medium size potatoes 
• One bulb of garlic
• 3 tomatoes 
• 3-4 green chillies or as preferred 
• 1tbsp coconut milk powder
• 1tsp red chilli powder
• 1tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Cooking oil 

Method Step 1 Mise en place

◾Potatoes - peel - cut into ½ inch cubes - soak in water to avoid discoloration

◾Garlic - peel

◾Tomatoes - roughly chopped 

◾Green chillies - wash - roughly chopped 

◾Fenugreek - remove the stems, use only the leaves and roughly chop it - sprinkle some salt - toss it - let it rest for 15 minutes - rinse very nicely under running tap water - Keep it aside until called for.

Step 2 Fry potatoes 

◾Wash nicely and pat dry 

Heat some oil in a shallow frying pan. Now gently and carefully drop potatoes and fry them on medium high heat for approximately 5  minutes until light golden. Keep stirring in between to avoid sticking.

◾Transfer the potatoes on a plate and keep it aside until needed.

Step 3 make tomato - garlic paste

◾Heat 2 tbsp oil in medium skillet. Add garlic, Stir fry on a slow flame until light gold brown.  Remove from heat, allow to cool completely.

◾In a mixer grinder jar, add roughly chopped tomatoes,  green chillies and stir fried garlic, pulse it for 20-25 seconds. 

Step 4 Final Step

◾Heat the oil in a fry pan. Add garlic and tomato paste. Cook it on high fire for about 3 minutes...

◾Add Methi leaves, stir fry for approximately 3-5 minutes. 

◾Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coconut milk powder and salt to taste. Mix it well, cook it on slow flame for about 1 min.

◾Add potatoes and ¼ cup of water.  Reduce the heat, cover it with lid, cook till it is done.

◾Serve hot with your favorite Indian bread.

Also refer - one minute video presentation