Recipe: Aloo Methi (Potato & Fenugreek Stir Fry)

Aloo Methi (Potato & Fenugreek Stir Fry)

Origin: North India
Category: Main Course | Vegetarian | Gluten-Free
Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes
Serves: 4

Aloo Methi (Potato & Fenugreek Stir Fry)

Simple and flavorful Aloo Methi – Potato & fenugreek leaves North Indian stir fry.

Aloo Methi is a classic North Indian stir fry combining tender potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves with aromatic spices. Perfect with roti or paratha for a quick, flavorful meal.

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 cups fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), washed and chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1–2 green chilies, slit (optional)

🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add potato cubes and sauté 5–7 minutes until slightly tender.
  2. Add Spices: Add turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and green chilies. Mix well.
  3. Add Fenugreek Leaves: Add chopped methi leaves gradually, stirring continuously. Cook 8–10 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked and leaves are wilted.
  4. Finish: Adjust seasoning. Cook on low flame for 2–3 more minutes for flavors to blend.
  5. Serve: Hot with roti, paratha, or as a side with dal and rice.

💡 Tips & Serving Suggestions

Use fresh methi for best flavor. Slightly undercook potatoes before adding leaves to retain texture. Serve immediately to enjoy the aroma of spices and fenugreek.

✨ Fun Fact

Aloo Methi is a beloved North Indian household dish, balancing the bitterness of fenugreek with the natural sweetness of potatoes.

Recipe by Love Indian Bites — Quick and flavorful North Indian stir fry to enjoy any day of the week.

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