Methi Pulav Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
Ingredients
1). 1 handful chopped fresh fenugreek leaves
2). 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
3). 2 cups rice
4). 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
5). 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
6). 1/4 tsp clove powder
7). 1 tsp coriander powder
8). 2 green chillies (slit)
9). Salt to taste
10). 1 tsp ginger paste
11). 1/2 tsp garlic paste
12). 1 med. sized onion (finely chopped)
13). 1 tomato (Blanch and peel the skin, chop finely)
1 cup fresh/frozen green peas
2 tbsp melted ghee/oil
Directions
1. Mix all the powders (clove, cinnamon, cardamom and coriander) and keep it aside.
2. Soak rice for 1/2 an hour.
3. Heat ghee in a pan and add the onions. Fry on a medium heat till golden brown.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds.
5. Now add the powder mixture and saute for about 5 seconds.
6. Now add the fenugreek leaves, cilantro, peas, green chilli and tomatoes. Add salt and cook till everything blends together and tomatoes become mushy.
7. Add 4 cups water and bring it to a boil. Check the seasoning.
8. Now add the rice (by draining water) and cover and cook on a low heat.
9. Stir casually and cook till all the water evaporates.
10. Serve hot with any curry or raita.
2. Soak rice for 1/2 an hour.
3. Heat ghee in a pan and add the onions. Fry on a medium heat till golden brown.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds.
5. Now add the powder mixture and saute for about 5 seconds.
6. Now add the fenugreek leaves, cilantro, peas, green chilli and tomatoes. Add salt and cook till everything blends together and tomatoes become mushy.
7. Add 4 cups water and bring it to a boil. Check the seasoning.
8. Now add the rice (by draining water) and cover and cook on a low heat.
9. Stir casually and cook till all the water evaporates.
10. Serve hot with any curry or raita.
Comments
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colourking says :
Easy to make and wonderful to taste. You could add other vegetables to up the health factor.
Posted on: 7 November 2009 - 10:24pm
vandana says :
Have never tried cooking methi pulao although have eaten it before and have liked the flavor and taste. Lovely recipe sarita.
Posted on: 25 July 2008 - 11:03pm
moodyfoody says :
I love Methi Pulao. Thanks Sarita for sharing this great recipe...
Posted on: 22 February 2008 - 2:30am
Sarita Bhandarkar says :
I too love this pulav. But I don't like getting the whole garam masala while eating. So I use powder. The taste is more or less the same.
Posted on: 20 February 2008 - 1:08am
