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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Side Dish Northie: Alu Methi Mytri Style

Alu Methi

Ingredients:

  • 2 large yucon gold or russett potatoes, diced into 1/2" cubes
  • 1 tps turmeric
  • 2 tbs kasori methi
  • 1/4 cup oil (vegetable, corn or canola)
  • 1 pinch of garam masala (optional)
  • 1/2 tps of cumin poweder
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • 1/2 tps of salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil on a thick bottomed pan on medium heat. Add the diced potatoes, turmeric and kasori methi. Mix and ontinue to cook for a couple minues. Add about 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook for 10 to 15 minues, turning every now and then, till the potatoes are cooked through. Add garam masal (optional) and the cumin powder. Then add chillies and salt and continue to cook for a couple minutes. Turn off the heat, alu methi is ready to eat.

Cooking tip:

Alu methi is generally cooked in pleanty of oil, this is a slightly healthier version.

Serveing tip:

Serve hot with rotis or naan.

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