Methi Pulao | Fenugreek Leaves Pilaf
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Methi Pulao is simple Indian rice dish made by using fenugreek leaves. It's easy and simple recipe which is delicious and also nutritious.
Ingredients:
Preparing Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2-3
- 1-/2 cups Basmati Rice
- 3 cups Water
- 2 cups Methi Leaves (fenugreek leaves)
- 3/4 cup Mixed Vegetables (chopped)
- 1 Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tbsp Green Chilis (crushed)
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Corriander Powder
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Shahjeera
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 3-4 Cloves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt to taste
Method:
- Rinse basmati rice with water and then soak the rice with 3 cups of water for 30 minutes.
- Drain the rice and preserve the water for later use.
- Heat 2-3 tbsp oil in the pressure cooker and sauté the following spices till fragrant.
- Then add onions and fry until translucent.
- Stir often and then add the crushed ginger garlic paste and crushed green chili.
- Stir and sauté till the raw aroma of ginger and garlic goes away.
- Now add the finely chopped methi leaves.
- Stir and sauté for 3-4 minutes on a medium flame.
- Then add vegetables and stir well.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder.
- Add the soaked basmati rice, stir and sauté for minute.
- Pour the preserved water, add the salt and stir again.
- Pressure cook on medium to high flame for 2-3 whistles.
- When the pressure comes to room temperature, remove the lid.
- Serve hot with raita.





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