Methi-Matar pulav |#Manipal Kitchen | ಹಸಿ ಬಟಾಣಿ  - ಮೆಂತ್ಯ ಸೊಪ್ಪಿನ  ಪಲಾವ್ ಹೀಗೊಮ್ಮೆ ಮಾಡಿ !
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Date: 22/01/2021

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Methi-Matar pulav |#Manipal Kitchen | ಹಸಿ ಬಟಾಣಿ  - ಮೆಂತ್ಯ ಸೊಪ್ಪಿನ  ಪಲಾವ್ ಹೀಗೊಮ್ಮೆ ಮಾಡಿ !

Methi leaves and green peas are in full season now and available fresh.  This combination in pulav tastes awesome and with minimum ingredients and with no other extra veggies too.  Methi leaves are low in calories and help build the immune system.  It helps in improving glucose and insulin responses.  The insoluble fibre present in methi leaves reduces the risk of constipation  and provides regular and healthy bowel movements.  It cures mouth ulcers and is heart friendly .  Today I am sharing the recipe of simple Methi Matar pulav.  Here goes the recipe.
INGREDIENTS TO COOK: 
1. Basmati rice - 1 cup
2. Salt - 1/5 tsp
3. Water - as needed
4. Maala powder - 1/2 tsp
INGREDIENTS OF MASALA POWDER:
1. Nutmeg - 1/5
2. Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
3. Green cardamom -3
4. Black cardamom - 1/2
5. Cinnamon - 1/2 " piece
6. Mace - 17. Cloves - 4
8. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
INGREDIENTS OF SEASONING:
1. Pure ghee - 4-5 tsp
2. Bay leaf - 1
3. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
4. Masala powder - prepared earlier
5. Slit Green chili - 2
6. Chopped onion - 1 cup
7. Salt - as needed to the dish
8. Ginger paste - 1 tsp
9. Garlic paste - 1 tsp
10. Green pas - 1 & 1/2 tsp
11. Chopped methi leaves - 1 cup packed
12. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
13. Chopped coriander leaves - 2 tsp(optional)
14. Cashews - 2 tbsp(fry in 2 tsp ghee together)
15. Raisins - 2 tbsp
PROCEDURE:Wash and chop methi leaves fine and keep it aside.  Peel fresh green peas and wash and keep it aside.  Wash, rinse basmati rice and transfer to a colander . Powder all ingredients under the heading ingredients of masala powder in a mortar & pestle to a coarse powder .   Transfer rice to the cooker .  Add salt and prepared masala powder and hot water needed to cook rice, close lid and cook till soft.
      Place a wide  pan with 4-5 tsp ghee in it on low flame.  On heating add bay leaf, cumin  seeds , prepared masala powder and fry till aromatic.  Add slit green chili , chopped onion and salt as needed to the dish fry till the onion turns translucent. Add ginger and garlic paste 1 tsp each and fry till aromatic.  Add green peas and give a good mix.  Add 1/4 cup water and mix and cover and cook till it is semi soft.  Add chopped methi leaves and give a good mix.  Cover and cook for 2 minutes till wilted and peas also cooked well.  Once done, add cooked basmati rice and give a good mix.  Place a spatula with 2 tsp ghee in it on low flame.  On heating, add cashews and when it is frying, add raisins and fry till puffed up.  Mix and transfer the same to the dish.  Switch off the flame and add 1 tsp lemon juice and give a mix again.  Add chopped coriander leaves which is optional.  Enjoy methi-matar pulav with any side dish of your choice. Yum Yum!!
SERVES: 3-4 

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3. https://youtu.be/2gWNFxHMNlc (Crispy Methi puri )
4. https://youtu.be/W934K9Zw0sk (Methi greens chutney)
5. https://youtu.be/T9N5vai4Xd8  (Mixed soppina kootu)




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