Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Methi pulao

Ingredients:
Rice-1 Cup
Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)-1 Cup
Tomato-3-Small
Green Chili-2
Garlic-3 Cloves
Oil-1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder-1/4 tsp (Optional)
Salt-To Taste
Water-2 Cups
Paneer Cubes-1/4 Cup-For Garnishing

How to prepare:

Peel and wash garlic. Wash green chilies and tomatoes.

Take tomatoes, green chilies and garlic in a blender. Blend until pureed. Keep aside.

Clean and wash methi leaves. Chop them finely. Keep aside.

Wash rice 3-4 times in clean water. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame.

Add cumin seeds and let them fry for few seconds.

Add tomato-green chili-garlic paste. Mix well.

Add methi, turmeric powder and salt. Add red chili powder if required. Mix well.

Cover the cooker. Cook for 8-9 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Add rice and 2 cups of water. Mix well.

Turn the gas to high flame. Close the lid of pressure cooker. Cook till 2 whistles come. Turn off the gas. Let the cooker cool. Methi Pulao is ready.

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