Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) Pulao...4 Ingredients Winter Special Recipe

For thousands of years, Fenugreek has been used in alternative and Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions and many other diseases. Recently, it has become a common household spice and thickening agent. It can also be found in products, such as soap and shampoo. Fenugreek Seeds and powder are also used in many Indian dishes for their nutritional profile and slightly sweet, nutty taste. Fenugreek may also reduce cholesterol levels, lower inflammation, help with appetite control and fenugreek has benefits for lowering blood sugar levels also. Source taken from https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fenugreek

Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) Pulao is a healthy and one of the easiest recipes. Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) has multiple health benefits and winter is the best time to be eaten. Both Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) and Fenugreek Leaves can reduce fat mass and help with weight loss. In this recipe, Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) Pulao, I'm using only four ingredients, namely, Fenugreek Seeds, Rice, Ghee and Onion. So, do try this recipe once in this winter and I'm sure you and your family would love to eat.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Course: Lunch and Dinner
Servings: 2-3
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients:

100 gm Methi (Fenugreek Seeds)
500 gm Brown Rice
1 medium size onion, thinly sliced
salt as per taste
50 ml ghee
500 ml water

For Chutney:

1 bunch/cup coriander/mint leaves
3 green chillies
1 tomato
2-3 garlic cloves
salt as per taste

Direction for cooking:

1) Wash and let Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) soak for overnight or at least 8-10 hours. As shown in the picture.

2) Wash and soak brown rice for at least 2 hours. As shown in the picture.

3) Take a blender, add tomato, green chillies, garlic cloves, coriander/mint leaves and salt. Now, blend it to make a coarse paste. Remove this paste to a serving bowl. Yours Spicy Chutney is ready to serve.

4) Now, Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) has been soaked. Drain the excess water and wash two to three times to avoid the bitterness of Methi (Fenugreek Seeds). As shown in the picture.

5) Take an empty large vessel, heat ghee, add sliced onion and saute till they turn golden brown. Now, add soaked Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) saute for a few seconds, add salt, rice and water. Then, bring it to a boil and let it be cooked on medium flame for about 10-15 minutes or until rice completely cooked and the water evaporated. Now, lower the flame and simmer the rice for 5-10 minutes. As shown in the picture.

6) Yours delicious Methi (Fenugreek Seeds) Pulao is ready to serve. Serve hot with your favourite Spicy Chutney or Achar (Pickle) and Ghee. As shown in the picture.

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