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Methi Matar Pulao Recipe
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Methi Peas Pulao Recipe | Methi Matar Pulao

Methi Matar Pualo, a mild pulao with richness of fresh methi leaves along with fresh green peas. The slight bitterness of the methi leaves balanced with coconut based masala adds a nice flavor to the pulao. Relish this methi peas pulao with Raita of your choice! Learn here how to make this Methi Peas pulao with step by step pictures and instructions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Soaking Rice20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Rice Varieties
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, Tamil Nadu Recipes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Sowmya Venkatachalam

Equipment

  • Mixer Grinder
  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice 1 Cup - 250ml
  • 1 Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 Tomato Roughly chopped
  • 2 Cups Methi Leaves Tightly packed
  • ½ Cup Green Peas
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust as needed

For Grinding

  • 3 Green Chili
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 1 Garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • ¼ Cup Grated Coconut

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 2-3 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 1 Star Anise

Instructions

Soaking Rice

  • Wash the rice thoroughly couple of times. Add fresh water and soak rice for 20 mins.

Grinding Coconut Spice

  • Take green chili, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds and grated coconut in a mixer jar.
  • Grind everything to a thick paste. Set this spice paste aside.

Cooking Pulao

  • Lets start with tempering. Add butter to the pressure cooker. Once the butter melts, add the whole garam masala (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and star anise) and sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Next, add sliced onions and sauté the onions till translucent.
  • Then, add roughly chopped tomatoes. Sauté tomato for a minute.
  • Now, add the methi leaves and green peas. Give a good mix.
  • Add the coconut spice paste and give everything a good mix.
  • Drain water from rice and add the soaked rice to the pressure cooker. Stir the rice for a minute gently without breaking it.
  • Now, add 1.25 cups of water along with a teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
  • Cover the pressure cooker with lid and add the whistle. Allow the pulao to get cooked in low flame for 20 mins.
  • Once the pressure is naturally released, open the cooker lid. Methi Peas Pulao is now ready.

Serving

  • Relish this delicious Methi Peas Pulao with Raita!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g