Methi Pulao

Ingredients:

Methi leaves - 1 bunch
Rice - 1 cup
Oil - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
Onion - 1/2 chopped
Green chilli -2 slit mid way
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Tomato - 1 small chopped
Turmeric -1/4 tsp
Chilli powder -3/4 tsp
Coriander powder -1 tsp
Salt -1 1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp
Water - 2 cups

Method:
Wash and Soak rice for 30 mins. Drain and keep aside.

Wash methi leaves thoroughly and add 1/2 tsp salt and a pinch of sugar. Keep aside for 20 mins. Squeeze out water (helps remove bitterness) and chop the leaves.

In a PC or pan, pour oil and fry the items in order till GG paste. Then add the methi leaves and sauté well. Cook covered. Add tomato and cook till mushy. Add the 3 powders. Then add rice and fry for 2 mins. Finally pour the required amount of water and bring it to a boil. Add required salt. Cover and cook till done. If cooker is used, pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Tasty methi pulao ready!