Methi Aloo

250 gms small potatoes(washed and scrubbed well)
4 tbsp mustard oil
3-4 flakes garlic
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
4 tbsp cooking oil preferably mustard oil
salt to taste

Remove the stems of methi and chop the leaves finely. rub 1 tsp of salt and keep aside. wash and scrub the potatoes if not already done. Do no peel them. If small potatoes are not available medium potatoes can be used (3-4) and cut into 1" cubes.Wash methi several times in the water. Strain it. heat oil until it smokes. reduce the flame. add garlic, when it changes colour, add potatoes. cook for 5 minutes. add methi, turmeric powder salt, garam masala and red chilli powder and mix well. Cook covered for 15-17 minutes, till the potatoes are cooked. Uncover and cook for 5 more minutes. serve hot with rice or chappathis.