Green Peas and Methi Pulao (Methi Matar Pulao)

Green Peas and Methi Pulao (Methi Matar Pulao)

Ingredients:

Oil- 2 tsp

Cumin seeds- ½ tsp

Long Grained Rice (Basmati) - 1 ¼ cup

Chopped Fenugreek leaves (Methi) - 2 cup

Green Peas- ½ cup

Ginger- green chilli paste- 1 ½ tbsp

Salt- to taste

Chopped Coriander (dhaniya) for garnishing- 2 tbsp

Method:

Clean, wash and soak the rice for about 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a non- stick pan.

Add cumin seeds and ginger- green chilli paste and sauté for few seconds.

Add fenugreek leaves, peas and salt. Mix well.

Later add rice and 2 ½ cup of water. Close the lid and cook for 5-10 minutes in medium flame.

You can also check in between. To check whether the rice is cooked, pick a cooked rice grain with a spoon and press with your finger. If rice grain breaks without sticking your finger, it is cooked

You can also make it in pressure cooker with same amount of rice and water for 2 whistles. But remember to allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

Separate grains of rice lightly with fork.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.