Methi pulao

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Ingredients:

  1. 11/2 Cup Long Grain (Basmati) Rice
  2. 1 cup green peas
  3. 50gms paneer (cut into small cubes and deep fried)
  4. A small bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves (chopped)
  5. 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  6. 4-5 flakes of garlic (paste)
  7. 2-3 green chilies (chopped)
  8. 1/4th tsp. turmeric powder
  9. Red chili powder to taste
  10. Salt to taste

11.1tbsp oil/butter

Method:

  • Wash methi properly and drain the water and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in the pan and add garlic paste and fry till light brown.
  • Now add tomatoes, peas. Methi, green chilies, salt, chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir-fry for 8-10 minutes.
  • Add rice and fry well for another 5 minutes.
  • Add enough water and pressure cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with fried paneer.
  • Serve the methi (fenugreek) pulao hot with chilled raita.