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Methi Aaloo Ras Wara | Methi Aaloo in Gravy | Sindhi Methi Patata

Methi Aaloo Ras Wara | Methi Aaloo in Gravy is a classic curry made with fresh methi leaves and potatoes. It is nutritious as well as delicious and full of flavours.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Indian, Sindhi
Keyword Comfort Food
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Vaishali Sabnani

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 500 gms Methi/ Fenugreek
  • 4-5 Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 Green Chilly finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3, Potatoes cut into big cubes

Instructions

Preparing the Methi / Fenugreek

  • Pick the leaves of Methi and discard the stems.
  • Wash thoroughly and then blanch it.
  • For blanching place a pot of water to boil, let it come to a rolling boil.
  • Add the methi leaves and boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the water and immediately transfer the methi leaves to ice-cold water.
  • Squeeze out the water and add it to the blender.
  • Make a coarse puree and keep it aside.

Curry

  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker.
  • Add cumin seed, let splutter.
  • Now add green chilly, saute for a few seconds and then add the prepared fenugreek, potatoes and ginger. Mix well and saute till almost dry.
  • Add tomatoes and all spices.
  • Cook till the moisture dries from the tomatoes.
  • Add 1 tsp of wheat flour, and cook further for a minute or two.
  • Add a cup of water, mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle and then simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Open the pressure cooker once the pressure has released.
  • Check the potatoes, if not fully cooked, cook till done. Adjust the gravy consistency by adding hot water.
  • Serve hot with chapatis or parathas.

Notes

Tempering Methi Aaloo Ras Wara is optional, heat a tablespoon of oil, add cumin seeds and let it splutter, add 1/2 tsp of Kashmiri Red Chilly and pour the hot oil over the curry.
Serve with Roti, Fulko or Paratha.