Methi rice

Ingredients

Chopped methi leaves 1 cup
2 carrots cut into big chunks
1/4 cup green peas
3 green chillies
Small piece ginger grated
Oil 2-3 Tbsp
Jeera
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
Salt
Dhaniya powder

Method

Wash and soak the rice for 15-20 minutes. In a pressure cooker take oil ( I use olive oil ) add jeera green chilli and ginger, followed by carrot and peas.cover with laid and cook for 2 minutes,add methi leaves salt and dhaniya powder and sauté for 5 minutes.then add the soaked rice and 3 cups water and salt as per taste.cover with the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles.

Enjoy this with raita.



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