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    Aloo Methi Paneer Curry Recipe

    Published: Apr 28, 2022 by Pavani · Leave a Comment

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    Looking for an easy curry recipe for dinner? Then give this aloo methi paneer sabji a try. This is a quick dish that needs just a few ingredients and a few minutes to make.

    A flavorful curry with the addition of spices and protein rich with the paneer. This is a great side dish to serve with rice or roti. Also perfect to make ahead and pack in the lunchbox.

    White bowl with aloo methi paneer curry with rice and roti in the background.

    Table of contents

    • About the Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • You might also like
    • Recipe Card

    About the Recipe

    Potato and paneer are 2 of my family's favorite ingredients. Being a vegetarian, paneer is also happens to be my protein of choice. So, here's a tasty dish with both these ingredients together.

    This recipe is from Raghavan Iyer's 660 Curries. It is usually the first cookbook I look through when I am looking for an Indian dish. As the name suggests there are 660 recipes to choose from and it is always tough to pick just one dish.

    Aloo methi curry is a very classic and traditional Indian side dish. Adding paneer makes this protein rich, wholesome and delicious. Perfect to serve with either rice or roti.

    Grey bowl with potato methi paneer curry.

    Ingredients

    For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this Aloo methi paneer curry recipe:

    • Potato - any variety of potato can be used.
    • Methi aka fenugreek leaves - these are widely available in Indian and Asian grocery stores. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen methi. If methi is not available, substitute it with spinach, kale or Swiss chard.
    • Paneer - you can use extra firm tofu for a vegan version of this curry.
    • Ginger and garlic.
    • Cumin and mustard seeds.
    • Spices - red chili powder, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and salt.
    Ingredients needed, details in recipe card.

    Instructions

    For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

    Here is how to make aloo paneer methi curry:

    Heat oil in a sauté pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter add ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute until they start to smell fragrant. Add turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, sugar and salt.

    5 panel photo showing the sautéing of spices, ginger and garlic.

    Then add potato, methi and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender.

    3 panel photo showing the cooking of potatoes.

    Add paneer and cook covered until potatoes are completely cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Serve hot with rice or roti.

    4 panel photo showing the addition of methi and paneer.

    Expert Tips

    • Feel free to use any variety of potato. Thin skinned baby potatoes are perfect here.
    • Methi aka fenugreek leaves are widely available in Indian and Asian grocery stores. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen methi.
    • If methi is not available, substitute it with spinach, kale or Swiss chard.
    • Substitute paneer with extra firm tofu for a vegan version of this curry.
    • Serve aloo methi paneer ki sabji with rice and/ or roti.
    • Store leftover curry in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • If you want the curry to be saucy or with gravy, add more water and simmer just until it thickens.
    Grey plate with roti, okra curry, paneer curry and dalcha.

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      Methi Moong dal Rasam
    Grey bowl with aloo methi paneer ki sabji.

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    Recipe Card

    Top view of white bowl with paneer potato curry.

    Alu Methi Paneer Curry

    Aloo Methi Paneer is a quick and easy curry that is great to serve with rice or roti. With just a few ingredients this is a delicious dish.
    Author: Pavani
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 50 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: north indian
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • 1" Ginger piece, finely chopped
    • 2~3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
    • 1½ teaspoons Ground Coriander
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder, adjust as per taste
    • 2 teaspoons Sugar
    • To taste Salt
    • 2 Medium Potato, peeled and diced
    • 1 cup Methi leaves, chopped
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 cup Chopped Paneer
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a sauté pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once the seeds start to splutter add ginger and garlic. Cook for a minute until they start to smell fragrant.
    • Add turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, chili powder, sugar and salt; cook for 1 minute. Then add potato, methi and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are almost tender, about 10-12 minutes.
    • Add paneer and cook covered until potatoes are completely cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Serve hot with rice or roti.

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    Notes

    • Feel free to use any variety of potato. Thin skinned baby potatoes are perfect here.
    • Methi aka fenugreek leaves are widely available in Indian and Asian grocery stores. Feel free to use either fresh or frozen methi.
    • If methi is not available, substitute it with spinach, kale or Swiss chard.
    • Substitute paneer with extra firm tofu for a vegan version of this curry.
    • Serve aloo methi paneer ki sabji with rice and/ or roti.
    • Store leftover curry in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • If you want the curry to be saucy or with gravy, add more water and simmer just until it thickens.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 540mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Hari Chandana

      June 10, 2013 at 9:28 am

      lovely and flavorful dish.. looks awesome!!

      Reply
    2. PJ

      June 10, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Yea this theme is very interesting too!And love the book you have picked up the recipe from.And of course the dish looks superb 🙂

      Reply
    3. Priya Suresh

      June 10, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      Paneer,potato and methi..omg cant ask more..beautiful curry.

      Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani

      June 10, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      I can get the aromas right here..lovely combo and you have some great pics!!

      Reply
    5. Suma Gandlur

      June 10, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      Such a flavorful and nutritious dish. Taking the simple aloo methi to another level.

      Reply
    6. rekhas kitchen

      June 10, 2013 at 3:44 pm

      Such a simple recipe but every thing is there in this curry paneer, potato and methi a perfect cholice for roti for me....

      Reply
    7. Srivalli

      June 10, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      That's a lovely combination Pavani...and yes I still remember the last time and I dread when I think of it..LOL..

      Reply
    8. Usha Rao

      June 10, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      lol! I am in the same boat as you were the last time. When I saw cooking from cookbooks, I immediately picked this theme and only last week I realized I conveniently ignored the second part of the rule, cooking with 2 ingredients from the list. I will come up with something though. Paneer potato methi curry look flavorful.

      Reply
    9. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      June 11, 2013 at 2:11 am

      a simple but tasty dish, I'm sure

      Reply
    10. Global Tastes & Travels Inc.

      June 11, 2013 at 2:11 am

      a simple but tasty dish, I'm sure

      Reply
    11. Archana Potdar

      June 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Wow looks so delicious and yummy. Paneer, methi and spinach wow. Bookmarking it

      Reply
    12. Hema

      June 11, 2013 at 2:43 pm

      I too used Raghavan Iyer's book when I was in the US.. We cudnt carry it along as it was such a huge book and required about2 kgs.. The combo looks yumm.. would love to have a bite

      Reply
    13. Jayashree

      June 12, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      That's quite a tough theme to take up. Nice choice of dish.

      Reply
    14. Nisha Sundar

      June 13, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Lovely side dish. This book is in my wishlist for a long time and if I remember correctly from my last visit, I say you have a huge collections of cookbook. 🙂 🙂

      Reply
    15. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi

      June 13, 2013 at 6:56 pm

      The combination can never go wrong 🙂 Awesome.

      Reply

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