METHI PULAV


                            




Ingredients


11/2 Cup Basmati Rice
1 cup green peas
A small bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves (chopped)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
4-5 flakes of garlic (paste)
2-3 green chilies (chopped)
1/4th tsp. turmeric powder
Red chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
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.
  • Serve the methi (fenugreek) pulao hot with chilled raita.

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