Methi Pulao recipe- Menthe soppina Pulao – Methi Rice is a simple easy super easy flavorful onepot rice that you can make for you r lunch box / get together partys / quick fix meal . Bursting with flavors of methi leaves , this methi pulao tastes so good . Serve with choice of raita an a bowlful of pulao is all gone .
Some other one pot pulao varities that you can check are Tomato Rice , Rice Bath , Peas Pulao ,Corn Pulao, Kuska rice etc
About the Recipe
I’ve been eating methi pulao since ages, but still have not got bored of it. The flavors of whole masalas, fresh methi adds a beautiful fragrance when cooked with rice , indeed a truly a blissful meal. Addition of coconut enhances the flavor .This is one among the best lunchbox option… easy to make and healthy too. The color ,aroma and taste is so pleasant that it will surely be loved by all including kids.
Few people don’t like methi leaves as they are slightly bitter in taste. But i love these herbs for its flavor and aroma, it adds to the dish.
I prepare Methi rice in two ways – one that I’m posting today and the other is the Karnataka style which I’ll post soon. Both are very tasty and a great way to include greens to our diet. So next time when you buy methi leaves , do try these flavorful rice and enjoyy.
I’ve already posted few recipes from methi leaves like Methi dhokli, Methi thepla ,Aloo methi , Methi leaves dosa and Methi pulao is the new addition.
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Methi Pulao Recipe with step by step photos :
- Remove hard stems of methi leaves. Use only leaves and tender stems. Wash them well and chop them .
- Wash and soak rice in water for 20 mins. Drain water completely before using.
- To a mixer blender ,add 1/2 cup Coconut ,fistful coriander leaves , 4-6 nos green chilli ,1 inch ginger and 4-6 flakes garlic . Add little water and grind to a paste .
- In a pressure cooker heat oil + ghee together. Once its hot, add a bay leaf , whole spices , tsp jeera, ,bay leaf ,star anise, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom . Let they splutter .
- Add 2 sliced Onion . Saute 2-3 mins . Let they turn translucent.
- Next add 1 chopped tomatoes , ground masala and salt to taste . Fry 2-3 mins .
- Next add methi and 1/4 cup green peas . Saute for 1-2 mins.
- Add soaked drained rice and hot water ( ref notes for tips & quantity ) .Mix well. Once the water starts boiling, close the lid and keep the flame to medium high .
- Cook for 2 whistles and switch off the flame.** ref Notes .
- Once the pressure releases and gently fluff it up using a fork.
- Serve the delicious methi pulav hot hot with any raita of you choice
Points to note while making Methi Pulao :
- I usually use Sona masoori rice to make Methi pulao instead of Basmati rice as i like methi flavor to be the hero .
- If you are using Sona masoori rice rice , you can use water in the ratio 1 : 2.5 cup ie for 1 cup rice , use 2.5 cup water .
- Basmati Rice to water ratio i follow is 1: 1.5 ie for 1 cup rice , use 1.5 cup water .
- If you are using basmati rice ,cook for 1 whistle , keep on low flame for abt 3-4 mins. Switch off. For normal rice , cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. Note ..Basmati rice will cook quickly.
- Coconut is optional in this recipe. If you want you can add else omit. Adding coconut makes more tasty
- Instead of green peas you can also add corn / hyacinth beans / mixed veggies like carrot ,beans etc.
- If you want you can add soaked soya chunks ( nuggets ) too. Add it along with methi leaves and peas anf saute for few mins.
- Instead of methi leaves you can add dil leaves / palak also.
- For additional flavor if you want you can add a tsp of garam masala / biriyani masala powder just before adding water.
METHI PULAO
Ingredients
- 2 cup Sona masoori rice / Basmati Rice , – ** ref Notes
- 1 cup Methi / fenugreek leaves, tightly packed
- 1/4 cup Green peas, fresh or frozen
- 2 medium size Onion, sliced long
- 1 medium size Tomato, chopped
- 4 cups Water, – ** Ref Notes
- Salt to taste
To temper
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 Bay leaf / Tej patta
- 2 cardamom/ elaichi
- 1 piece Cinnamon/ dalchini
- 4 – 5 Cloves/ Lavang
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds/ Jeera
- 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds /Saunf
To Grind
- 1/2 Cup Coconut
- fistful Coriander leaves
- 1 inch Ginger
- 5-6 flakes Garlic
- 4-5 nos Green Chilli , based on your preference
Instructions
- Remove hard stems of methi leaves. Use only leaves and tender stems.Wash the methi leaves and chop them coarsely.
- Wash and soak rice in water for 20 mins. Drain water completely.
- To a mixer blender ,add Coconut ,coriander leaves , green chilli ,ginger and garlic . Add little water and grind to a paste .
- In a pressure cooker heat oil + ghee together. Once its hot, add bay leaf , whole spices , jeera, saunf ,bay leaf ,star anise, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom . Let they splutter .
- Add sliced Onion . Saute 2-3 mins . Let they turn translucent.
- Next add chopped tomatoes , ground masala and salt to taste . Fry 2-3 mins .
- Next add methi and green peas . Saute for 1-2 mins.
- Add soaked drained rice and hot water ( ref notes for tips & quantity ) .Mix well. Once the water starts boiling, close the lid and keep the flame to medium high .
- Cook for 2 whistles and switch off the flame.** ref Notes .
- Once the pressure releases and gently fluff it up using a fork.
- Serve the delicious methi pulav hot hot with any raita of you choice.
same here, i cant get bored with this simple yet tasty dish, i also love to cook the rice with the methi. it gives more flavor rather than separate one.
healthy n yummy
yemmy and healthy Methi Paulao…
looks so yummy!
Healthy and tasty pulao…… Love the methi flavor!!
am sold to the beautiful methi flavour. a must try.
healthy & very yummy pulav …
methi gives a wonderful flavor to the rice .yummy pulov.
Methi pulao looks Delicious love it. Will the rice is bitter?
Recently,I tasted this in my frnds house. Must try soon.urs is looking yummy..
No Swathi not at all.. they would be aromatic but nt bitter..
delicious and healthy pulao!! i am sure smelled and tasted great..
Love flavored rice and methi pulao looks so good, Smitha… Will try soon… 🙂
Thumba chennagidhe Smitha 🙂 I usually do menthya vaangibath , will try this next time. Glad I found u ,visit my space whenever http://a-kaleidoscopic-dream.blogspot.com/
wow smitha beautiful presentation.. i am sure the rice were so aromatic 🙂
Wow this is just awesome
Awesome smitha… we can also prepare Methi Idli similar to how you prepared your pathrode…. it really taste awesome.. do try and upload the pic..
Just awesome !!!
tomorrow i will try this recipe and comment
super good to incorporate greens
Hi ! Tried this with spinach since i didnt have methi available readily on hand…this turned out great too!thanks very much for such nice tasting, simple recipe’s …makes our (working women) lives so much easy, but still so very healthy!!as i try more dishes, will post my comments…:) Thank you!
Very nice
loved your reciepe. trying tonight.
Can i use Brown Basmati Rice for Methi Pulao, will the taste differ a lot ?
yes u can no problem…