Light Methi Aloo Sabzi (Minimal Oil)
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About Light Methi Aloo Sabzi (Minimal Oil)
Light Methi Aloo Sabzi is a simple Indian home-style vegetable preparation made with fresh fenugreek leaves and softly cooked potatoes using minimal oil.The sabzi is dry, comforting, and familiar, making it easy to include as part of a balanced vegetarian weight loss meal plan.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fenugreek Leaves Methi, cleaned and finely chopped
- 2 medium Potatoes Peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp Oil Any neutral cooking oil
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 pinch Asafoetida Hing
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Adjust to taste
- 3/4 tsp Salt Or as required
Instructions
Cooking the Potatoes
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add asafoetida and potato cubes. Mix well so the potatoes are lightly coated with oil.
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Sprinkle 2–3 tablespoons of water, cover, and cook on low heat until the potatoes are soft and fully cooked.
Adding Methi
- Add chopped methi leaves and mix gently. Cook uncovered on low heat until the leaves are completely wilted and the sabzi looks dry.
- Switch off the heat once there is no raw smell and the sabzi is evenly cooked and ready to eat.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
This is a dry sabzi and is best eaten as part of a balanced plate with roti, dal, or curd rather than on its own.Expert Tips
Always cook methi on low heat after adding it to avoid bitterness. Keep potato pieces small so they cook evenly with minimal oil.Storage Instructions
This sabzi is best eaten fresh. Avoid storing after cooking.Related Posts You May Like
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 14gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 895mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 167IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 7mg
