Ingredients:
11/2 Cup Basmati Rice
1 cup green peas
50gms paneer (chopped to small cubes and deep fried)
A small bunch of methi leaves (chopped)
1/4th tsp. turmeric powder
2 tomatoes (chopped)
4-5 flakes of garlic (paste)
2-3 green chilies (chopped)
1tbsp oil/butter
Red chili powder to taste
Salt to taste
Method of making methi pulao:
Clean and wash methi properly and drain the water and keep aside. Now heat oil in the pan and add garlic paste and fry till they turn little brown. Now add tomatoes, peas. Methi, green chilies, salt, chili powder and turmeric powder. Stir-fry for 8-10 minutes. Now add rice and fry well for another 5 minutes. Add enough water and pressure cook on low flame for 5 minutes. Garnish with fried paneer.
Serve hot methi pulao with chilled raita.
