Methi Matar Pulao
June 1, 2020
: 4
: 10 min
: 15 min
: 25 min
: Easy
Ingredients
- A bunch of Methi (Fenugreek leaves)
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 1 cup Green peas
- 1 Onion (sliced)
- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 Star anise
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper corns
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Oil/ ghee
Directions
- Step 1 Pick out the Methi leaves and wash them thoroughly. Set it aside.
- Step 2 Heat ghee in a large pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add in the whole spices and bay leaf and saute for a few seconds.
- Step 3 Add sliced onions and saute till translucent. Now, add in the spice powders, saute for a minute.
- Step 4 Mix in Methi leaves, mix for 30 seconds and dump in green peas (i used to frozen peas) and saute for another minute.
- Step 5 Add in cooked rice and combine everything together on high heat. Season with salt and saute for 3-5 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with raita and pappad.
