Thursday, October 28, 2010

Aalu methi

You need
Potatoes -2 (cut lengthwise/wedges)
Onions - 1 medium (cut lengthwise)
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Asafoetida - a pinch
Urad dal - 1 teaspoon
Kasoori methi - 2-3 tablespoons 
Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Amchur powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt
Oil


Method


  • Cook the cut potatoes in a microwave safe bowl and set aside.
  • In a pan add oil, splutter mustard seeds, turn urad dal to light brown, add asafoetida, turmeric powder, onions and sauté until onions turn translucent. 
  • Add the potatoes, chilli powder, salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, Amchur powder and little more oil if needed and mix well to coat the potatoes with all the spices.
  • Cook for sometime until the potatoes turn golden brown/get roasted slightly.
  • At this point add the kasoori methi and mix well.
  • Cook for another minute and turn off the heat.
  • Serve warm with hot parathas
  • Note - Optional to use fresh methi leaves instead of dried kasoori methi.



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