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Potato Subzi with Dried Fenugreek and Fennel

Potato Subzi with Dried Fenugreek and Fennel. Easy recipe ready in half an hour. Serve this hot with curries or Daal soups, rotis or rice! Vegan and Gluten Free Recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 136 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 3 medium potatoes chopped into cubes
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust quantity for the heat you want in the dish)
  • 1 Tablespoon canola oil
  • pinch of asofetida (hing)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • 2 tablespoons crushed dried fenugreek leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • salt to tate (1/2 teaspoon or so)

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a medium pan on medium heat.
  2. Add mustard seeds and wait till they start to splutter.
  3. add in the asofetida, cumin, fennel and fenugreek seeds and mix well for a few seconds.
  4. Add in the red pepper flakes, ginger and garlic and mix well. Cook for a few minutes until garlic starts to turn golden
  5. Add in the turmeric powder and potatoes and mix well.
  6. Add in the dried fenugreek and chopped cilantro and salt and mix well.
  7. Cover and cook on medium low heat. Stir occasionally.
  8. Cook until potatoes are soft and well cooked from the inside (15 -20 minutes)
  9. Serve hot with curries, rotis, rice!

Notes

  • Variation 1: You can eliminate the fenugreek seeds and dried fenugreek.
  • Variation 2: Use slit green chili instead of red pepper flakes.
  • Variation 3: Use butter instead of oil
  • Variation 4: Replace fennel seeds with whole coriander seeds!
  • Variation 5: Add a teaspoon of vinegar at the end just before switching off the heat.
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 136kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Potassium 671mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 90IU (2%) Vitamin C 19.1mg (21%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 136

% Daily Value*

Calories 136kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Potassium 671mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 90IU 2%
Vitamin C 19.1mg 21%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.