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sindhi methi aloo

Sindhi Methi Aloo

Jyoti Behrani
Sindhi methi aloo is a delicious and healthy preparation of potato and fresh methi leaves cooked together. A perfect midweek meal, simple and delicious, perfect with roti, paratha, or naan.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Sindhi
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR SINDHI METHI ALOO

  • 1 large bunch of methi (about 3 cups of methi leaves, firmly packed)
  • 1 small bunch of cilantro (about 1 cup)
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1-inch pieces
  • 2-3 green chili, chopped; adjust to taste
  • 1- inch ginger, chopped
  • 10 to 12 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoon canola oil
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice to taste
  • water ⅓ cup, as needed

DRY SPICES

FOR GARNISH

  • a handful of fresh cilantro

Instructions
 

PREP FOR SINDHI METHI ALOO

  • Clean the methi leaves, pick leaves and tender stems, and discard the woody stems.
  • Soak the methi leaves in water for 5 minutes.
    Note: This helps all the dirt and/or sand to settle in the bottom of the bowl.
  • Remove the leaves and discard the water. Repeat the process a few times until the water is clear.
  • Roughly chop the methi leaves and set them aside.
  • Using mortar and pestle, coarsely crush ginger, garlic, and green chili together and set it aside.
  • Chop cilantro and tomatoes and set them aside.
  • Peel and wash the potatoes. Chop the potatoes into 1-inch pieces and set them aside.

STOVETOP SINDHI METHI ALOO

  • Heat oil in a Kadai or a pan. Add potatoes, and salt to taste and mix well. Cook potatoes on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to the lowest, cover, and cook the potatoes until 90% cooked. Transfer the potatoes to a plate and set them aside.
  • In the remaining oil, add crushed garlic, ginger, green chili, and asafoetida. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until the raw smell of garlic is no more.
    Note: If required add 1-2 teaspoons of oil.
  • Add methi leaves, cilantro, tomatoes, dry spices, and salt to taste. Saute for 3-5 minutes or until some oil starts to separate and tomatoes are slightly softened.
  • Return the potatoes to the Kadai. Toss the potatoes to coat with the masala.
    Note: The consistency of this dish is semi-dry. Add some water if you like more gravy.
  • Cover, and cook till the potatoes are fully cooked. Turn OFF the heat. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste. Garnish with some freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Serve Sindhi Style methi aloo with some roti, paratha, or naan.

INSTANT POT SINDHI METHI ALOO

  • You will need Instant Pot
  • Turn on Instant Pot to SAUTE (more). When it displays “HOT”, add oil.
  • Add garlic, ginger, green chili, and asafoetida. Saute for 1-2 minutes or until the raw smell of garlic is no more.
  • Add methi leaves, cilantro, tomatoes, and dry spices. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft.
  • Add potatoes, water (optional), and salt to taste. Toss the potatoes to coat with the masala. Close the lid with a vent in the sealing position.
    Note: The consistency of this dish is semi-dry. Add some water if you like more gravy.
  • Turn ON Instant Pot to PRESSURE COOK (high) for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Open the Instant pot, and add freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste. Garnish with some freshly chopped cilantro leaves. Serve Sindhi Style methi aloo with some roti, paratha, or naan.

STOVETOP PRESSURE COOKER SINDHI METHI ALOO

  • Follow the recipe as discussed. Close the pressure cooker, after the first whistle, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant pot.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Delicious Sindhi Methi Aloo
  2. Frequently Asked Questions

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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