Quick Rice Dishes : Methi Pulao | Methi Rice | Fenugreek Rice Recipe

Methi is a very popular green herb which is also commonly known as fenugreek leaves in English, menthe soppu in Kannada, menthe akulu in Telugu. The leaves have a strong flavor and slightly bitter taste. They are used in making a lot of dishes in India. Fenugreek leaves add a lot of nutrition and is rich source of protein, iron, calcium, vitamins and potassium. Here is a quick recipe of Methi Rice.

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Basmathi rice
• 1 table spoon Fennel seeds
• 2 medium size finely chopped Onion
• 2 medium size finely chopped Tomato
• 1 cup finely chopped Methi leaves
• 1/3 rd peeled Green peas
• 1 inch long piece finely grated Ginger
• 7 to 8 finely chopped Garlic pods (optional)
• 2 medium size finely chopped green chillies
• Salt as per taste
• ¾  table spoon Jeera powder
•  ¾ table spoon Garam Masala powder
• 1 table spoon Oil

Method:

• Soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.

• Break off the Methi leaves, wash them twice with clean water, chop them finely and keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadai.

• Fry fennel seeds, finely chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic (optional) and finely chopped onion till the onion turns light brown.
• Now add finely chopped tomato and green peas. Fry for 2 minutes.

• Now add jeera poder and garam masala powder and fry for a while.
• Add rice to it and sauté for a minute.
• Now add chopped Methi leaves and fry for another 2-3 minutes.

• Add 2 cup water and salt. Close the lid and let the rice cook.

• Tasty Methi Pulao is ready. 

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