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    Methi Pulao

    Published: Jul 4, 2018 ยท Modified: Jun 1, 2021 by Ramya ยท Leave a Comment

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    Methi Pulao

    Methi Pulao | Methi Rice | No Onion No Garlic Methi Pulav

    Ramya
    Quick no fuss Methi Pulao recipe!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish
    Cuisine South Indian
    Servings 2 people

    MEASUREMENT

    1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml

    Ingredients
      

    For Methi Pulao Spice Mix โ€“

    • 1 tablespoon Urad Dal
    • 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
    • 4 Dried Red Chillies
    • 2 Cloves
    • ยฝ teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds
    • ยฝ teaspoon Oil

    For Methi Pulao -

    • 1 cup Methi Leaves finely chopped
    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • 2 cups Water
    • 1 tablespoon Ghee/Oil
    • ยฝ teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • ยฝ teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds
    • 1 Dried Red Chilli
    • ยผ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 1-2 tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Lemon
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    Instructions
     

    • In a small pan, heat ยฝ teaspoon of oil and add all ingredients under spice mix.
    • Fry until golden brown and fragrant. Once cooled down, grind into a smooth powder. Set aside.
    • In a thick bottomed pan, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add a few drops of oil and salt as needed for rice. Add a cup of basmati rice.
    • Keep covered and cook on low flame until the rice is done. Spread the rice in a large plate and let it cool down.
    • In the same pan, heat a tbsp. of ghee/oil. Add mustard seeds, urad dal and jeera along with torn dried red chilli.
    • As they splutter, add a cup of finely chopped methi leaves. Fry for 3-4 mins on low flame until the leaves start to wilt.
    • Add cooled down basmati rice along with salt as needed and mix well.
    • Finally add the spice powder. Give it a good mix and switch off the heat.
    • At last squeeze lemon juice, mix well. Serve hot with any side dish.
    Keyword Biryani/Pulao
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