Methi Pulao

Preparation Time : 45 minutes

Ingredients:

1. Long Grain (Basmati) Rice - 1 ½ cup
2. Green peas - 1 cup
3. Paneer (cut into small cubes, deep fried) - 50 gms
4. Chopped fenugreek leaves - a small bunch
5. Tomatoes, chopped - 2
6. Garlic paste - 5 flakes
7. Green chilies, chopped - 3
8. Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
9. Red chili powder to taste
10. Salt to taste
11. 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 (fenugreek) pulao hot with chilled raita.