Aloo Kasuri Methi | Potatoes with Dried Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Kasuri Methi or Potatoes with Dried Fenugreek Leaves is the perfect curry/side dish for a quick weeknight dinner or as a part of the elaborate weekend meal.

It is the last week of the year, and as it goes every year, this year also seems to have passed too quickly. I was almost not going to post anything in between all the festivities and vacations, but I decided against it.

potatoes with fenugreek leaves with rice on the side

My final week for BM for the year is 'Redo old posts,' and this is one of the themes that I enjoyed the most this year. I was able to go back and fix many of my old posts, which were in absolute need of new pictures.

My first post for this week is this delicious Aloo Kasuri Methi recipe. If you are looking to make something very quick and with very basic ingredients, then this Aloo Kasuri Methi is something you have to try.

I always have a big pack of kasuri methi in my pantry as I use it to flavor pulao and many different subzi. If you are looking to make a gravy subzi, then give this Aloo Methi rasedar Subzi a try.

This uses the exact same ingredients but is a no-onion and no-garlic dish, and can be made during festival days. This specific Aloo Kasuri Methi recipe can also be made without onions. Aloo Kasoori Methi is also a Vegan recipe and is a perfect one for weeknights.

What is Kasuri / Kasoori Methi?

Kasuri methi / Kasoori methi is dried fenugreek leaves. It is used as a flavoring agent in Indian cooking. Compared to the fresh leaves, the dried ones have a very strong flavor and a very long shelf life. India is the largest producer of fenugreek in the world.

Fenugreek is one of a kind that is used in several forms, like seed, vegetable (fresh leaves), and herb. Potatoes, being one of the most versatile vegetables, pair very well with kasuri methi in this simple yet very flavorful recipe.

Ingredients to make Aloo Kasuri Methi

  • Potatoes - 4 large
  • Kasuri methi - ¼th cup
  • Onion - 1 large (chopped)
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Dry red chilies - 2
  • Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon (depending on your spice level)
  • Dhania jeera powder - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
  • Oil - 2 tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
Aloo Kasuri Methi in a bowl with rice on the side

Procedure

  • Boil the potatoes, remove the skin, and chop them into 1-inch cubes and keep aside.
boiled and peeled potato in a bowl
  • In a large pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and dry red chilies.
  • Once the seeds splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Now add the kasuri methi, chili powder, dhania jeera powder, and turmeric powder along with salt and fry it for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the chopped potatoes and mix well.
  • Fry the potatoes until golden brown.
sauteing onions, methi and potato
  • Serve Aloo Kasuri Methi Subzi with rice, chapatti, pulka, or poori.
Aloo Kasuri Methi - Final product with rice on the side

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Recipe

aloo methi curry

Aloo Kasuri Methi | Potatoes with Dried Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Kasuri Methi | Potatoes with Dried Fenugreek Leaves is the perfect curry / side dish for a quick weeknight dinner or as a part of the elaborate weekend meal.
5 from 11 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Stove

Ingredients

  • 4 large Potatoes
  • ¼ cup Kasuri methi
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 2 Dry red chilies
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder depending on your spice level
  • 1 teaspoon Dhania jeera powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes, remove the skin and chop them into 1 inch cubes and keep aside.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds and dry red chilies.
  • Once the seeds splutter add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  • Now add the kasuri methi, chili powder, dhania jeera powder and turmeric powder along with salt and fry it for couple of mins.
  • Add the chopped potatoes and mix well.
  • Fry the potatoes until golden brown.
  • Serve Aloo Kasuri Methi Subzi with rice, chapatti, pulka or poori.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 1699mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg
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28 Comments

  1. Why such a small amount of kasoori methi for 4 big potatoes?
    I understand the dried methi leaves are strong and flavourful but still
    I would have used at least 1 cup of methi leaves instead of just 1/4 cup.
    From the pictures it looks like Potatoes bhaji with methi flavour and aroma!
    Any comments?

    1. I have used the dried methi leaves here and anything more than what I have used would have made the bhaji very bitter. If I was using fresh methi leaves I would have definitely used more.

  2. This is one of our favourite side dishes that my kids enjoy with ajwain paranthas.There is another version of it that I make with fresh methi leaves. You bowl of subzi looks so yumm and aromatic!!

  3. That is so nice of him to check on your blog sandhya, here the only help many get is eating 🙂
    Love this simple subzi, i make similar with fresh methi, would like to try this too, i bet the aroma must be mesmerizing!

  4. 5 stars
    I love the flavor of kasuri Methi and can imagine how wonderful these potatoes must have tased with the other spices you included also

  5. 5 stars
    That is such a flavorful preparation with kasoori methi. I love kasoori methi but never used it in this way - your version sounds delicious. I have to try it out sometime.

  6. I love adding Kasurinen methi in every dish I make. It adds so much flavour and taste to the dish. This version with potatoes looks absolutely delicious.

  7. 5 stars
    That's so nice of your husband. It is easy to work without panicking when you have a list and this redo old post theme also helps. This is indeed an quick and delicious curry for the week night dinners.

  8. Aromatic side dish, i can have this aloo kasuri methi with some rasam rice. Fingerlicking potato curry there.

  9. So delicious and flavorful!!!
    Sowmya
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  10. Looks yum and well explained....Thank you so much for sharing this:)

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