Methi Pulao (Healthy & Nutritious)

Whenever I'm in rush, I prefer cooking one pot meal. Methi Pulao is one of them, we all are aware of the nutritious value of methi. Methi is rich in amino acids that help in the production of insulin. It is an energy dense ingredient, therefore helps in keeping you full for longer. It is a good source of soluble fibre and is excellent for digestion. It is easy to cook and tasty to eat!
So let's get started with the cooking!


INGREDIENTS:

• Rice, 2 Cups
• Oil, 2tblspn
• Onion, 2-3 finely chopped
• Tomatoes, 3 finely chopped
• Cloves, 2-3
• Cinnamon stick, 1
• Shahi Jeera
• Bay leaf, 1
• Fenugreek Leaves (Methi), as per your preference
• Turmeric, 1/2 tspn
• Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp
• Coriander powder, 1tspn
• Salt, 1 tspn
• Coriander leaves, 1/2 cup
• Grarlic cloves  2-3 & Red chilli 1-2

RECIPE:

• Wash and soak rice for 15 mins.
• Make a paste of garlic & red chilli.

• Powder whole garam masala i.e cloves, cinnamon, shahi jeera.
• Take a vessel, add oil. When its hot add onions.
• Fry the onions till golden browned.

• Add garlic- chilli paste and fry till its raw smell goes away.
• Add tomatoes.
• Add all the powdered spices i.e powdered garam masala, turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder.

• Cook till tomatoes become mushy and the oil seperates from the masala.
• Add fenugreek leaves. ( I had some green beans left, I've addem them too).

• Cook till it shrinks in its size. Mix well.

• Now add the water, remember for 2 cups of rice 3 cups of water will be added (basmati rice). 1cup rice-1 1/2 cup water.
• When water comes to boil, add soked rice.
• Mix them all well.
• Add salt.

• When the water is dried, cover the vessel with its lid and keep some heavy object.
• When air comes from sides, swith off the flame.
• It's done!
• Serve it with curd raita.

Notes:

• Before adding seasonings, check if the oil is hot. It shouldn't be too hot or warm.
• Whenever making biryanis or pulao, try adding freshly grounded ginger-garlic paste. It really enhances the taste.
• Dont over cook the veggies.