Aloo Batu Podi is a quick, comforting, and wholesome home-style Indian dish made with potatoes, fresh batu leaves, and fragrant spices. This simple yet flavorful recipe is healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect to enjoy with roti or as a side dish. Inspired by traditional home cooking, it’s ready in under 20 minutes and packed with nostalgic flavors.
- Serves: 4 People
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking: 15–20 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 1 bowl Batu leaves, chopped
- 1 small bowl Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), chopped
- 3 Potatoes, cubed
- 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
- 2 Fresh tomatoes, chopped
- 1 piece Ginger, crushed
- 1/2bowl Garlic, crushed
- 4 Green chilies (optional)
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1 tsp Hing (asafoetida)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Ghee (optional)
- 1 tsp Fresh lemon juice
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
180 kcal (per serving approx.) -
Carbohydrates
28 g -
Protein
4 g -
Fat
6 g -
Fiber
5 g
Procedure
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare Ingredients
Chop the batu leaves, fresh methi, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Crush the ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Heat Oil and Temper Spices
Heat oil and ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Cook Aromatics
Add ginger, garlic, chilies, and onions. Sprinkle salt and sauté until onions soften and turn light golden.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add chopped tomatoes and all the spices. Cook until the masala releases oil.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add Potatoes
Add potatoes (pre-cooked in microwave for 5 minutes for quicker cooking). Mix well and cook briefly.
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3 minutesMark As Complete
Add Greens
Add chopped batu and methi leaves. Mix gently and cook until greens wilt and potatoes are soft but intact.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Finish and Serve
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, mix gently, and turn off the heat. Serve hot with roti.
