The masala is a deep red, hot, spicy powder that, Nupur said, can be used in just about anything - bhajis, dals, curries etc. And my two cents on using it - let the masala take center-stage. Go easy on garlic or any other strong masala you are using, and let the flavors of various spices in it do the talking. If you haven't tried it already, do so soon. I have not seen it in the two Indian stores here. So beg, borrow or steal, if need be! (Or just make it yourself!) It will be totally worth it :)
Ingredients:
2 big potatoes, peeled and diced into thick cubes
1 big bunch methi or 1 block of frozen methi
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed and chopped
1 green chilli, slit (optional)
3/4 - 1 tsp kolhapuri masala
1/2 tsp kitchen king or garam masala (optional)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp jeera
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp lime juice
salt to taste
1 tbsp cooking oil
Method:
If using frozen methi, let it thaw and squeeze out all water. If using fresh, clean and chop roughly.
Heat oil in a kadai. Add jeera and let it sizzle. Add the green chilli, garlic and turmeric. Fry for a few seconds. I have to add here that the masala itself is quite spicy. So adding green chilies and the quantity is totally upto you.
Add onion and fry until translucent.
Add methi leaves and saute on high for a minute.
Add the cubed potatoes and fry for a couple minutes.
Mix in the kolhapuri masala, sugar and salt. Sprinkle some water, if needed. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
Add lime juice and KK masala and saute on high for a minute more, until the flavors are well blended.
13 comments:
I like aloo methi and I am sure with this masala it will be even more tempting ..lovely click..hugs
So glad you are enjoying the masala- aloo methi looks ever so tasty.
If you get time, use it in a misal or egg curry- both typical and delicious ways to use this masala.
delicious dear
Hi Vani,
Your Aloo Methi looks fantastic.
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WOW this aloo methi looks super yumm..
It's looking yummy. Is it a 'kanda-lasun' masala of kolhapur?
Such a fabulous and super tempting curry.
Aloo-methi with Kolhapuri masala, must be yummy. I love the spicy masala powder. Glas I came across your blog. Check out mine when you get a chance.
Thanks, Jaya, Shama, Madhavi, Priya!
Nupur - will update the text with what u said. thanks for the lovely masala. I'm hooked :)
Khaugiri - I think it is, coz I do get the lahsun taste but will check and let you know.
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The Bhaji looks so tempting Vani. I love potatoes and this is bookmarked.
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Thanks, Radhika and Steve.
The Kolhapuri masala is a huge help. I use it on anything that I find has turned out a lil bland. A pinch and voila! :-)
But never tried it with methi ... another gem to must try from Mysoorean Vani. :-)
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