How to make methi pulao. Heat a pan with oil, add spices and fry till they begin to sizzle. Add onions and fry till they turn translucent. Next add carrots and potatoes if using at this stage. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till you get an aroma or till the raw smell disappears. Pour water, add salt. Bring the water to a boil.
preparation for methi rice rinse 1 cup basmati rice (200 grams) in water first very well. then soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes. after 30 minutes drain the rice and keep aside. when the rice is soaking, rinse and chop the methi leaves and other veggies.
Add 1 cup rice to a bowl and rinse it well a few times. Drain the water and soak it for at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile pluck methi leaves and add them to a large bowl of water. I also add a bit of salt and spray vinegar, rest them for 10 minutes before adding them to the bowl of water.
This methi pulao recipe from the archives (March 2015) has been republished and updated on 22 December 2020. Welcome to Dassana's Veg Recipes. I share vegetarian recipes from India & around the World.