Methi Aloo Chatpata

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
100 gms methi seeds
200 gms potatoes, diced
4 large onions, diced
1 cup milk
50 gms raisins
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
a few almonds
oil for cooking

Grind together:
1 inch piece of ginger
6-8 cloves of garlic
2 green chillies
2 black cardamoms
2 green cardamoms
1 tsp peppercorns
a big stick of cinnamon
4 cloves

Method:
1. Soak the methi seeds in 1 cup milk overnight. Boil them in the morning till the milk dries up.
2. Soak the raisins for half an hour. Drain, keep aside.
3. Fry the potatoes and keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a karahi, fry the ground masalas, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Add salt.
5. Add the chopped onions adn fry till golden brown. Add the boiled methi seeds and fried potatoes. Cook on slow till the methi seeds are soft.
6. Garnish with almonds and serve hot with puris.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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