Methi is a very popular green herb which is also commonly known as fenugreek leaves in English, menthe soppu in Kannada, menthe akulu in Telugu. The leaves have a strong flavor and slightly bitter taste. They are used in making a lot of dishes in India . Fenugreek leaves add a lot of nutrition and is rich source of protein, iron, calcium, vitamins and potassium. Here is a quick recipe of Methi Rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Basmathi rice
- 1 table spoon Fennel seeds
- 2 medium size finely chopped Onion
- 2 medium size finely chopped Tomato
- 1 cup finely chopped Methi leaves
- 1/3 rd peeled Green peas
- 1 inch long piece finely grated Ginger
- 7 to 8 finely chopped Garlic pods (optional)
- 2 medium size finely chopped green chillies
- Salt as per taste
- ¾ table spoon Jeera powder
- ¾ table spoon Garam Masala powder
- 1 table spoon Oil
Method:
- Soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.
- Break off the Methi leaves, wash them twice with clean water, chop them finely and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadai.
- Fry fennel seeds, finely chopped green chillies, ginger, garlic (optional) and finely chopped onion till the onion turns light brown.
- Now add finely chopped tomato and green peas. Fry for 2 minutes.
- Now add jeera poder and garam masala powder and fry for a while.
- Add rice to it and sauté for a minute.
- Now add chopped Methi leaves and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 cup water and salt. Close the lid and let the rice cook.
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- Tasty Methi Pulao is ready.
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