METHI MATAR PULAO/ FENUGREEK LEAVES & GREEN PEAS PULAO
Ingredients
- A bunch of fenugreek leaves (methi)
- 3 cups Cooked rice
- 1 cup Green peas (fresh/ frozen)
- 1 Onion
- 2 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 3 pods Cardamom
- 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
Instructions
- Pick out the Methi leaves and wash them thoroughly. Set it aside.
- 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 sauté for a few seconds.
- Add sliced onions and sauté till translucent. Now, add in the spice powders, sauté for a minute.
- Mix in Methi leaves, mix for 30 seconds and dump in green peas and sauté for another minute.
- Add in cooked rice and combine everything together on high heat. Season with salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving dish. Serve with raita and poppadum.
