Aalo methi

I first ate this in a dhaba. I simply love dhaba food. I feel no 5 star can compete with it in taste. Liked the taste and tried the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:-

Potatoes: - Medium Sized (4-5)

Kothimeera/Cilantro/Coriander: - 1 large bunch/2 small bunches

Green Chilies: - 4-5 (Can be adjusted according to taste)

Olive oil or butter or any refined oil: - 1 tablespoon

Salt: - as required

Turmeric: a pinch

Kasuri methi/ Methi leaves: - if kasuri methi then 1 cup,if methi leaves 1 large bunch

Garam masala :-1 ½ teaspoon

Curd: - 2 tablespoons

For popu/Tadka/seasoning:-

Chana dal/Bengal gram: - a teaspoon

Urad dal/Black gram: - teaspoon

Jeera: ½ teaspoon

Mustard seeds: ½ teaspoon

METHOD:-

1. Cut the potatoes into two halves and allow them to boil in pressure pan or cooker
2. In the meanwhile wash the methi leaves thoroughly or if using kasuri methi soak them in water before hand for 20-30 minutes
3. After 3 whistles, take the potatoes out allow them to cool and peel off their skin.
4. In a pan add oil and add the tadka. After it’s done add potatoes mash them into small pieces in the pan.
5. Add kasuri methi or methi leaves and salt allow them to cook until done.
6. When done add turmeric, garam masala and simmer for 5-10 minutes
7. Add curd to the recipe and mix well. Do not make it look gravy. The curry should be dry
8. Mix it well and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
9. Have it with roti or rice.

Variation :- you can add ginger-garlic paste too.