How long does Aloo Methi take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Aloo Methi serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Aloo Methi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Aloo Methi?

60 grams Kasuri Methi, 500 grams Potato, 5 tsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Methi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Aloo Methi?

About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aloo Methi

Name: Aloo Methi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 60 grams Kasuri Methi; ½ cup Water; 5 tsp Sunflower Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 500 grams Potato; 1 tsp Salt; 120 ml Water; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 120 ml Water; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder

Also known as Aloo Methi Masala · Veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Gluten-free Dairy-free Vegan

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving424 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Lunchbox

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Punjabi aloo methi of potatoes cooked with cumin and coriander, finished with soaked kasuri methi. Mild, vegetarian, serves 2, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

11 items

Cooking for2 servings

Kasuri Methi60 grams
Water½ cup
Sunflower Oil5 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Potato500 grams
Salt1 tsp
Water240 ml
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	424kcal	848kcal
Protein	13g	25g
Carbohydrate	63g	125g
Fat	16g	32g
Fibre	14g	29g
Sugar	2.2g	4.4g

Cookd masalas for kasuri methi

Method

1
Soak the dry Kasuri methi in hot water for 10 minutes. In a pan, add oil and cumin and saute and then add the raw potatoes and mix well. Add a little water and close the pan and let it cook.
Kasuri MethiWaterSunflower OilCuminPotatoSaltWater
2
Add turmeric and coriander powder and add a little water to it. Let the masala cook for 3-5 minutes.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderWater
3
Add the kasuri methi. End it with red chilli powder and garam masala and cook for 3 minutes.
Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Aloo Methi take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Methi serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Methi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Methi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Aloo Methi?: 60 grams Kasuri Methi, 500 grams Potato, 5 tsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tsp Cumin, ½ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Coriander Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Methi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Methi?: About 424 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.