Monday, April 21, 2008

POTATO/ALOO METHI

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INGREDIENTS:

Potatoes------------------ 5 medium

Methi leaves------------- 2 big or 5 small bunches

Cumin seeds -------------1 tsp

Mustard seeds -----------1 tsp

Minced garlic ------------1 tbsp

Coriander powder -------2 tsp

Turmeric----------------- 1/4 tsp

Green chillies------------- 4

Salt ------------------------as required

oil -------------------------2 tbsp



DIRECTIONS:


1.Peel & cube raw potatoes.

2.Place them in ice cold water for 15 mins.

3.This way the potatoes donot turn up too soft on cooking.

4.Potatoes can be either boiled over stove top or microwaved for 3-4 mins.

5.Boiling in microwave reduces time.

6.Heat oil in a pan.

7.Add mustard,cumin seeds, minced garlic, chopped green chillies, turmeric & finally methi leaves .

8.Cook in till 1/2 of it is done.

9.Add diced potatoes & salt, continue to cook.

10.Just before removing, add coriander powder.


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