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    Home » Entree » Methi pulao recipe | Methi rice

    Methi pulao recipe | Methi rice

    July 14, 2022 By Vidya Srinivasan 1 Comment

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          • Soak rice
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    HOW LONG SHOULD I SOAK RICE?

    If you are planning to cook pulao in the pan, soak for 30 minutes. For instant pot and pressure cooker pulao, soak rice for about 5 minutes. Adjust the soaking time according to the variety of rice you use

    CAN I COOK methi MATAR PANEER PULAO IN THE PRESSURE COOKER?

    Yes, for the pressure cooker methi rice, soak the rice for 10 minutes. Add a 1:2 rice to water ratio. Bring to boil and cook for 2 whistles and do natural pressure release. 

    CAN I COOK methi PANEER PULAO IN THE instant pot?

    Yes, for the instant pot methi pulav soak the rice for 5 minutes. Add 1:1 1/2,  rice to water ratio. Bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes and do natural pressure release. 

    SHOULD I CHOP FENUGREEK LEAVES FOR Indian methi pilaf?

    no, it is optional. You can finely chop the leaves or add roughly chopped or whole methi leaves. 

    CAN I COOK  methi paneer rice IN OIL?

    Yes, using Ghee is optional but it gives a good flavor to the pulav. You can use oil for cooking and add a few drops of ghee for aroma.

    CAN I SKIP SAUTEEING PANEER?

    I would recommend doing this step. It gives a good flavor to the rice and makes the paneer soft

    CAN I COOK methi peas PULAO IN WATER?

    Cooking fenugreek leaves rice in thin coconut milk gives the best taste so I would recommend that.

    ALTERNATE FOR SHAHI PANEER MASALA?

    You can use add masala powders like red chilli powder, kitchen king masala, and garam masala instead of shahi paneer pulao. Adjust the masala according to your spice.

    SPICE LEVEL?

    I have made it less spicy for kids-friendly lunch. Adjust according to your taste

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    Ingredients

    Soak rice

    basmati rice 1 cup

    Enough water to soak

    Saute paneer

    paneer 1 cup

    Ghee 1 tbsp

    Pulao

    Bay leaf 1

    Cardamom 1

    Clove 1

    Onion 1/2 cup

    Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tbsp

    Green chilli 2

    Kitchen king masala 1/2 tsp

    Garam masala 1/2 tsp

    Sushi paneer masala 3/4 tsp

    Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

    Required salt

    water 2 cups

    Thin coconut milk 1/2 cup

    Methi leaves 1 bunch -cleaned, chopped

    Sesame oil 1/4 tsp

    Sugar 1/8 tsp

    How to make Methi pulao with step-by-step pictures

    Soak rice

    • Firstly wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins

    Prepare methi leaves

    • pluck methi leaves from the stems
    • Add methi leaves, water, and turmeric powder and rinse well
    • Transfer to a colander and wash well till the water turns clear; drain  the water completely
    • Chop and keep aside

    Roast paneer

    • Add ghee and saute paneer till they turn golden brown; transfer and keep aside

    Prepare pulao

    • Retain the ghee and add bay leaf, cardamom, and clove

    • add onion, green chilli, ginger garlic paste; saute till onions turn translucent

     

    • Add all the masala powders, and turmeric powder; saute for 2 mins

     

    • Furthermore, add peas and the required salt 

    • Pour water, and coconut milk and bring to boil

    • Add soaked rice, methi leaves, sugar, and sesame oil; mix well

    • Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Avoid opening the lid in between

    • After 5 minutes mix gently; cover and cook for 2 more mins

    • Add paneer and mix gently; open and cook for 2 mins or until rice is ready

    • Fluff the rice and serve

    Methi pulao

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    Ingredients

    Soak rice

    • basmati rice 1 cup
    • Enough water to soak

    Saute paneer

    • paneer 1 cup
    • Ghee 1 tbsp

    Pulao

    • Bay leaf 1
    • Cardamom 1
    • Clove 1
    • Onion 1/2 cup
    • Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tbsp
    • Green chilli 2
    • Kitchen king masala 1/2 tsp
    • Garam masala 1/2 tsp
    • Sushi paneer masala 1/2 tsp
    • Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
    • Required salt
    • water 2 cups
    • Thin coconut milk 1/2 cup
    • Methi leaves 1 bunch -cleaned chopped
    • Sesame oil 1/4 tsp
    • Sugar 1/8 tsp

    Instructions

    Soak rice

    • Firstly wash and soak basmati rice for 30 mins

    Prepare methi leaves

    • pluck methi leaves from the stems
    • Add methi leaves, water, and turmeric powder and rinse well
    • Transfer to a colander and wash well till the water turns clear; drain the water completely
    • Chop and keep aside

    Roast paneer

    • Add ghee and saute paneer till they turn golden brown; transfer and keep aside

    Prepare pulao

    • Retain the ghee and add bay leaf, cardamom, and clove
    • add onion, green chilli, ginger garlic paste; saute till onions turn translucent
    • Add all the masala powders, and turmeric powder; saute for 2 mins
    • Furthermore, add peas and the required salt
    • Pour water, and coconut milk and bring to boil
    • Add soaked rice, methi leaves, sugar, and sesame oil; mix well
    • Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Avoid opening the lid in between
    • After 5 minutes mix gently; cover and cook for 2 more mins
    • Add paneer and mix gently; open and cook for 2 mins or until rice is ready
    • Fluff the rice and serve

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    1. jaishree balakrishnan

      January 18, 2023 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Very tasty pulao,I made it yesterday,Thanks for the recipe.

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