Methi Pulao

                                         Methi Pulao                                                                           

Pulao is an all time family favourite. Pulao can be made in different ways . In this recipe basmati rice cooked with methi leaves and spices make an aromatic pulao.


Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups chopped methi leaves
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 onions
5 green chilies
1 table spoon ginger grated
1/4 cup coriander leaves
1 inch cinnamon
5 cloves
1 cardamom
1 tea spoon poppy seeds
2 bay leaves
6 cloves of garlic
2 table spoon oil
Salt to taste

Preparation:
1. Soak basmati rice for an hour
2. Chop onion finely
3. In a pan heat 1 table spoon oil and put grated ginger, garlic, green chilies, clove, cinnamon , poppy seeds, cardamom, coriander leaves and saute lightly
4. Grind to a fine paste
5. In a cooker heat 1 table spoon of oil, add bay leaves, finely chopped onion and saute till onion turns transparent.
 6.Now add the ground masala , chopped methi leaves and saute for two minutes
7. Drain the rice and add to the masala. Add salt and mix well.
8. Add the coconut milk and 2 cups of water.
9. Cook for two whistles
10. Serve with raita.