Methi Batata nu shaak |Gujarati aloo methi recipe

Methi Batata nu shaak is delicious daily meal subji.  I have already posted punjabi aloo methi sabji.

Todays recipe is gujarati style of making aloo methi sabji . methi means fenugreek seeds & shaak means vegetable in english & ofcourse batata means potato in english.this is a dry veggie which can be enjoyed with poori ,roti or chapati or even dal chawal

It is traditional kathiyawadi subji especially in winter season.

Ingredients

3-4 medium Potatoes (Bataka/aloo) – boiled & cut in 1 inch cubes
1 bunch methi / Fenugreek leaves (chopped)
1 tsp Lemon Juice

For Seasoning

 4 tbsp Oil

1 tsp rai/ Mustard seeds
1 tsp jeera / Cumin seeds
1 tsp til/sesame seeds
2.5 tsp Ginger- green Chili paste
1/2 tsp sugar
½ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Cumin Coriander powder
Salt to taste

Method :

Wash methi leaves 4-5 times in running water,chop them and keep aside

Cut the potatoes into cubes

Heat oil in a pan at medium flame.

Now add mustard seeds, when it splutters, add cumin seeds,sesame seeds & hing

Add turmeric powder, fenugreek leaves and potatoes, mix them well.

Now add ginger-chili paste,sugar and salt according taste.

Cover it and let it cook for 2 minutes

When it cooks add garam masala and cumin- coriander powder.

Switch off gas & add lemonjuice & mix well

Tip:

Sugar is completely optional in this recipe, if one is ok with a slightly bitter taste of fenugreek leaves than it will be completely ok to skip it

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