Aloo Methi Recipe – Easy Pakistani Style Potato & Fenugreek by Thecozyplates

 

Aloo Methi Recipe – Easy Pakistani Style

Aloo Methi is a simple, flavorful Pakistani and North Indian side dish made with tender potatoes and fresh fenugreek leaves. It is lightly spiced, aromatic, and perfect with roti, paratha, or dal.

Learn how to make easy Pakistani-style Aloo Methi with potatoes, fresh fenugreek, tomatoes and aromatic spices. A simple and delicious everyday recipe

 •  Recipe Details:

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 3–4

Cuisine: Pakistani / North Indian

Course: Main Course / Side Dish

🥔 Ingredients

- 500 g potatoes, peeled and cubed

- 2 cups fresh methi leaves, washed and finely chopped

- 3 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 small onion, finely sliced

- 2 green chilies, chopped

- 1 tsp cumin seeds

- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

- ½ tsp turmeric powder

- 1 tsp red chili powder

- ½ tsp coriander powder

- ½ tsp cumin powder

- Salt, to taste

- 1 medium tomato, chopped

- ½ tsp garam masala

- 1–2 tbsp water, if needed

🍳 How to Make Dhaba Style  Aloo Methi

1. Prepare the Methi:

Wash the fresh methi leaves thoroughly to remove dirt. Chop them finely and set aside.

2. Cook the Potatoes:

Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they sizzle, add sliced onion and sauté until lightly golden.

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for about 30 seconds.

Add the cubed potatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.

3. Add Tomato:

Add chopped tomato and cook for 3–4 minutes until the tomato softens and the spices coat the potatoes.

Cover the pan and cook on low-medium heat until the potatoes are almost tender. Stir occasionally.

4. Add Methi:

Add the chopped methi leaves and mix everything well. Cook uncovered for 5–8 minutes until the methi is tender and the potatoes are completely cooked.

If the mixture looks too dry before the potatoes are cooked, add a small splash of water.

5. Final Touch:

Sprinkle garam masala over the aloo methi and give it a final mix. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.

Your delicious homemade Aloo Methi is ready!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot with:

- Roti

- Chapati

- Paratha

- Naan

- Plain rice

- Dal

Aloo Methi also makes a delicious side dish with a simple bowl of yogurt or raita.

💡 Tips for Perfect Aloo Methi:

- Wash methi thoroughly before chopping.

- Don't add too much water because Aloo Methi tastes best when it is relatively dry.

- Cooking methi uncovered helps excess moisture evaporate.

- Fresh methi gives the best flavor, but frozen methi can also be used.

- Adjust the green chilies and red chili powder according to your taste.