METHI MATAR PULAO

INGREDIENTS::

Methi leaves                             1bunch

Green peas                               1/4 cup

Basmathi Rice                           2 cups

Water                                       33/4 cups

Sugar                                         1 tsp

Cardamom                                8-10

Salt                                           as required

Ghee                                        2 tsp

Onion                                        1 

Ginger-Garlic paste                    1/2 tsp

(4-5)Green chilies paste              1/2tsp(Adjust)

Whole Garam Masala::

Bay leaf                                      1

Cloves                                        4

Star anise                                   1

1" Cinnamon                               1

PROCEDURE::

1)Wash the basmathi rice and drain. Keep aside.

2)In a bowl take the methi leaves and sugar.Let it soak for 15 -20 minutes.Then squeeze the leaves to remove the bitterness.

3)Now in a pan add the ghee , once it melts then add the items under whole garam masala .

Add the onion, saute till they turn transparent.

Then add the  ginger-garlic and chilly paste. Mix well and then saute for 1 minute.

4)Now add the methi leaves and sugar .

saute for 4-5 minutes.( The leaves change their color and reduce in size)

Add the green peas then. 

5)Finally add the drained rice .Saute for 2-3 minutes.

6)Now add the water and salt , bring to boil. Cover the lid and cook until the rice is done.

Reduce the flame to low so that the rice gets cooked properly.

                                 SERVE WITH RAITA