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ALOO METHI - A lunch box idea!

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Aloo Methi is a quick curry or palya which is v nutritious and tasty too! Aloo takes in the flavours of its accompanying vegetable hence is a very versatile vegetable with loads of potassium in it. Methi or Fenugreek leaves has iron content and is a natural remedy for Diabetics. Hence all kinds of people - young or old, pregnant or elderly can benefit from this. This preparation is made keeping in mind a busy morning when we need to pack something sustainable but at the same time interesting! Check it out! INGREDIENTS: Aloo [Potato] 2 Big Methi leaves [Fenugreek leaves] - 1 big bunch Green Chillies - 2 or 3 Musturd oil - 1 tbsp [its optional; you can use any cooking oil] Cumin - 1/2tsp Turmeric - 1/2tsp Red Chilli powder - 1tsp [or as per requirement] Aamchur - 1/2tsp [Dry Mango Powder] Garam Masala - 1 tsp Hing or Asafoetida - a pinch Salt - as per taste. HOW TO MAKE: Fenugreek leaves [Methi] generally has lot of mud on a fresh bunch. One has to clean it thoroughly by ...

DUM ALOO

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A tangy tomato based gravy to tingle your taste buds! Baby potatoes when crisped and added makes it a yummy combination! Ingredients : Baby potatoes- 15-20 Big ripe tomato-1 O nion-1 G reen chillies-4 Ginger Garlic paste – 2 Tsp   2-3 strands of coriander leaves Kitchen King Masala / Garam Masala – 1 Tsp Turmeric – ½ tsp Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp Cashew nut paste [8- 10 in no. and undiluted milk of ½ cup]   Salt to tast e How to make: · Boil the baby potatoes with skin on and with some salt; Peel off the skin after its boiled pierce holes with the help of a fork and shallow fry till golden brown. Take it out on a paper towel n drain the excess oil off. Keep it aside. · Grind tomato, onion, chillies to a fine paste. · Take a sauce pan and add 2 teaspoon oil. Sauté some cumin seeds and onion tomato chilli ginger garlic paste till it is done and doesn’t give raw smell. For seasoning, 1/2 tea spoon tu...