This is a healthy as well as tasty one pot meal which can be served with raita/curd and could also be packed in lunch boxes.The aroma of the fresh greens makes it more flavourful.
Ingredients:
Rice(washed/soaked for 30mts) 1.5 cups
Fresh chopped coriander/cilantro/dhania 1cup
Fresh chopped methi/fenugreek leaves 1 cup
Green peas(optional) 1/3cup
Salt To taste(1 1/4 tsp,apprx)
Soy chunks(optional) 8-10
Water In the ratio (1:2.5)
For masala:
Green chillies 2
Chopped ginger 1tsp
Garlic cloves 4-5
Elaichi/cardamom 1(only seeds)
Cinnamon a small piece
Coriander leaves (take out 1/4 cup from the above)
For tempering:
Bay leaf 1
Cashew nuts 1tbsp
Onions(diced)small 3 nos(abt 1 cup when chopped)
turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Olive Oil+ghee(clarified butter) 3tbsp
Method:
- Blend the ingredients mentioned under masala to a smooth paste
- Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker,add bay leaf,cashew nuts,till light golden
- Add diced onions saute till golden
- Add the prepared paste and saute for 3-4 mts,or till rawness of ginger,garlic fades
- Add rice(water drained)and saute for a minute
- Add green peas,soy chunks,chopped methi/coriander,turmeric,salt and saute for another minute
- Add water,cover the lid.when the first whistle is about to blow turn the flame to sim and cook for 8 minute
- Switch off the heat.
Note:
- I have used sona masoori rice that takes time to cook,so the ratio of water is 1:2.5.depending on the rice water should be adjusted
- Can also add a tbsp of fresh coconut while preparing the paste,gives a nice flavour.
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