Simple, practical, and full of everyday flavour, Aloo Methi is a Indian side dish made with oil, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves in about 30 minutes. The recipe lays out the ingredients and each cooking step clearly, so you can adjust seasoning, texture, and serving size for your own kitchen.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil (use oil of choice, I used mustard oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves (sliced)
  • 3-4 medium potatoes (chopped, around 400 grams)
  • 1 green chili (chopped)
  • 3 cups packed methi (fenugreek) leaves (75 grams, chopped, may double this quantity of methi for stronger methi flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Method

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium heat. If using mustard oil, heat it well until its really hot and then lower the heat before adding the cumin seeds.
  2. Add cumin seeds, let them sizzle for few seconds and then add the garlic. Saute for few seconds until the garlic starts to change color.
  3. Then add the chopped potato and green chili. Stir. You may also add chopped onion at this point.
  4. Fry the potatoes in oil for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly golden brown. Toss them once or twice in between.
  5. Add the chopped methi leaves, turmeric and salt and stir.
  6. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes (keep stirring in between) until the leaves are cooked, the moisture dries out and the potatoes are done. I have not added any water here but you may sprinkle some water and cover the pan with a lid to cook the potatoes faster.
  7. Serve aloo methi with roti or any bread of choice.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.