Methi Fried Rice/Fenugreek Fried Rice/Methi Rice
Methi Fried Rice is a quick and healthy Rice recipe prepared from Fenugreek Leaves, Green Peas, Rice and few spices. All the ingredients are together cooked with Rice.
Servings 4 servings
Calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice
- 2 cups Chopped Methi Leaves
- 1/4 cup Green Peas
- 1 large Chopped Onion
- 1 medium Chopped Tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 3 tablespoon Oil
- Salt as required
- Water
Instructions
- Take the Rice in a bowl and wash it by rinsing it with water for 2-3 times.
- Soak the Rice in water for at least 10 minutes.
- In the meantime remove the Peas from its outer layer and keep in a separate bowl. Also chop the Methi Leaves and keep in a bowl.
- After 10 minutes drain the Rice and keep it aside.
- Now heat 3 tablespoon Cooking Oil in pressure cooker over medium heat.
- Add Cumin Seeds and allow it to splutter.
- When the spluttering stops, add Chopped Onion and fry it till it changes its colour to golden.
- Next add the Ginger Garlic Paste. Saute till the raw smell goes off.
- Add the Chopped Tomatoes and Salt. Cook the Tomatoes by covering with lid till it becomes soft and mushy.
- Now add the fresh Green Peas and Finely Chopped Methi Leaves. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the spices such as Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala.
- Add small amount of Water and mix all the spices with Peas and Methi Leaves. Saute till the spices are well cooked.
- Next add the soaked Rice into the cooked spices. Mix the Rice properly with spices and cook for a minute.
- At last add the required amount of Water into the cooker. Mix it and cover the cooker with the lid.
- Over medium heat cook the Rice for 2 whistles. After 2 whistles, switch off the stove and allow the pressure to come down by itself.
- When the pressure is completely released, take out the rice in a plate. Serve with Chutney or Pickle along with Raita.
Notes
- While preparing the Rice in pressure cooker, the number of whistles depends upon the type and quality of rice. Most of the type of Rice normally gets cooked in 2 whistles.
- You can also add vegetables such as Carrot, Capsicum, Cauliflower, etc. to prepare Methi Fried Rice.
- Here we have prepared Methi Fried Rice in pressure cooker. You can also make it in open pot, but it will take more time.
- To make Methi Pulao skip the powdered spices and use whole spices. It will be less spicy and can be had with curry recipes.