Fresh Methi Pulao Recipe
Fresh methi pulao which taste so fresh and is very easy to make as well. This pulao makes a great lunch box dish when served with some raita and pickle.
Ingredients
- Oil - 2 tblsp
- Ghee - 2 tblsp
- Cinnamon/ Pattai - 1 small piece
- Cardamom / Yelakai - 4
- Bay Leaf - 1
- Onion - 1 large sliced thinly
- Mint Leaves - ½ cup
- Fresh Fenugreek Leaves - 2 cups chopped finely
- Tomato - 2 chopped finely
- Curd / Yogurt - ½ cup
- Salt to taste
- Chilli powder - 2 tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 tblsp
- Cumin powder - 2 tsp
- Garam Masala Powder - 1 tblsp
- Basmati Rice - 2 cup
- Milk or Coconut Milk - 1 cup
- Water - 2 cup
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice for 30 mins.
- Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add whole spices and let them sizzle.
- Add in onions and saute till golden.
- Add in mint leaves and fenugreek leaves and mix well. Cook for 4 to 5 mins.
- Add in tomatoes and cook till softens.
- Add in spice powders, salt and yogurt. Mix well. Cook for 5 mins.
- Add in rice, milk and water. Bring it to a boil.
- Cover and cook on very low heat for 15 mins.
- Open the lid, fluff the rice and serve
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