Aloo Methi

Ingredients:

• Potatoes -3 (boiled and peeled)
• Tomatoes - 1 big to 2 medium (pureed)
• Fresh methi leaves -1 cup
• Onion -1 chopped
• Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
• Fennel powder -1/2 tsp
• Bay leaf - 1
• Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil - 1 to 2 tbsp
• Dry methi leaves - 1 to 2 tsp -optional ( if added gives good taste and aroma)

Preparation: 

1. Boil the potatoes and peel them. cut into cubes and set aside.
2. Add little salt and sugar to methi leaves and set aside for 5 mins. Squeeze and set aside.
3. In a kadai add oil. Add bay leaf, asafoetida, onion, ginger garlic paste and fennel powder and fry till onion is slight brown. 
4. Add the red chilli, turmeric and coriander powder and t1 tbsp water and fry the masala well.
5. Add the tomato puree and cook till the raw smell is gone.
6. Add potatoes and methi leaves. Add salt and adjust the taste. Mix well.
7. Finally add the garam masala, dry methi leaves, mix and serve.