Recipe : Methi Pulao

Preparation Time : 45 minutes
Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• Long Grain (Basmati) Rice - 1 1/2  Cup

• Green peas - 1 cup

• Paneer (cut into small cubes, deep fried) - 50 gms

• Chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) - a small bunch

• Tomatoes, chopped - 2

• Garlic paste - 5 flakes

• Green chilies, chopped - 3

• Turmeric powder - 14 tsp

• Red chili powder to taste

• Salt to taste

• Oil / butter - 1 tbsp

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 pulao hot with chilled raita.\