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Try These Fenugreek Flavored Potato Wedges Today: Super Delicious and Good For You Too

By Rachana Yemula | Posted: October 10, 2018

Enjoy this quick and simple recipe with added authentic flavors. Potato is a good source of starch, a great way to replenish the body energy stores after a fast. Cooked exclusively during the festive season in eastern cultures, it can be a grounding food in some colder climates. A clean vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free recipe for your higher senses.

Ingredients

3 medium size potatoes - cut into wedges
2 tbsp - kusuri methi ( Dried fenugreek )
1 inch - ginger, freshly grated
1 pinch - hing ( asafetida )
1/4 tsp - black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp - cumin seeds
4 - curry leaves ( optional )
1 - green chilli slit in half lengthwise
1 - tbsp ghee/organic coconut oil
1/4 tsp - turmeric
4 - whole peppercorns crushed ( optional )
Salt to taste
1 small bunch - fresh cilantro - chopped
1 tsp - fresh squeezed lemon juice ( optional )

Preparation method

Wash and peel the potato, cut them into wedges
Bring water to boil in a pan with 1/4 teaspoon salt
Now add the potatoes to boiling water and boil for 8-10 minutes until soft
Turn off the flame, drain the potatoes and set aside to cool.
Heat ghee/oil in a saute pan on a medium flame
Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, fry until you hear them sizzle and a pop
Add hing, curry leaves, green chilli, crushed peppercorn and kusuri methi
Now add the boiled potato, turmeric, and salt. Gently mix so as not to break the potato wedges.
Cook for 3 minutes on low heat until desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and add freshly grated ginger
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro to complete the dish
You can add fresh lemon juice for added zesty taste.

Note: For a vegan version use organic coconut oil or any organic oil in place of ghee. Optional ingredients can be omitted

Health facts:

Fenugreek may have beneficial effects in maintaining blood sugar levels, ideal body weight and various other health benefits. Potatoes are a rich source of B-complex vitamins, Vitamin C, manganese and other essential elements necessary for the body.