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Punjabi Aloo Methi (Crispy Potatoes With Fresh Fenugreek)

Name: Punjabi Aloo Methi (Crispy Potatoes With Fresh Fenugreek)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi
Ingredients: 400 g Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 150 g fresh fenugreek leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp mustard oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 0.25 tsp asafoetida, hing powder; 2 item green chilies, finely chopped; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp salt

Golden cubed potatoes sautéed with fresh aromatic bitter fenugreek leaves, green chilies, cumin seeds, and turmeric.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Sukhi Sabzi (Dry Sautéing)

Cooking vegetables directly in seasoned oil with little to no added moisture for crisp texture and concentrated spice flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat mustard oil in a skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke, then turn heat down to medium.
Step 2: Add cumin seeds and asafoetida, letting them crackle for 30 seconds.

Step 3: Add chopped green chilies and cubed potatoes; cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until edges start browning.

Step 4: Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt evenly over potatoes; mix well.

Step 5: Cover skillet with lid and simmer on low heat for 8 minutes until potatoes become fork-tender.

Step 6: Remove lid, add fresh chopped fenugreek leaves, and sauté uncovered over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until greens wilt and moisture dries up completely.

Cooking tips

Drying fresh fenugreek leaves completely after washing prevents the sauté from becoming soggy.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Punjabi; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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