During winter, whenever I feel like eating something light
then Pulao or Pilaf comes naturally to mind. If I have to do anything green
then fresh green fenugreek leaves comes to mind. Methi Pulao is not only tasty
but nutritious as well. I am making optimum use of fresh methi
during season since Summer is fast approaching .Methi Pulao, is not only heathy but
quick and easy to make too. It is one of the best ways to add nutritious greens
in daily meals more delicious and flavorsome. The best thing about this Methi
Pulao is the use of minimum ingredients that are easily available in any
kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain Basmati Rice
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 3 bunch of methi leaves
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1inch ginger jullienes
- 2 to 3 green chilies
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 small cardamom
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 1 to 2 black pepper
- Oil or Ghee
- Salt
1. Wash the rice until clear and then soak in some water for 15-20 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds. Once they sizzle and become aromatic, add the drained rice.Stir fry for few seconds.Add 2-3/4 cups of water along with salt (abt 3/4 tsp) and turmeric. Bring to a boil over high heat.Reduce the heat to the low-medium setting, partially cover the pan and cook until the rice is done. It would take around 10 minutes.Do not stir the rice while it cooks. Remove from the heat and let the rice rest undisturbed about 5 minutes.
- 3. While the rice is cooking, you can start working on removing the leaves from the methi .Wash it well.Give it a rough chop.
4. In another pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil.Add the green chillies, Ginger Julienne, Bay Leaf, small cardamom,black pepper, cinnamon and stir in the chopped methi leaves with some salt. Cook for a minute. Add the Garam masala, give it a good mix and switch off flame. Do not overcook the greens.
5. Add this to the prepared rice and squeeze the juice of a lemon over it and give it a gentle mix until incorporated. Serve warm with any accompaniment of your choice like raita or pickle.
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