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A Bowl of Tomato Methi Rice or Methi Tamatar Pulao

Tomato Methi Rice | Methi Tamatar Pulav

Aruna
Tomato Methi Rice is an easy to make one-dish meal that needs just some raita and/or papad on the side. This Methi Tamatar Pulav is also a great way to include largish quantities of nutritious fenugreek leaves into your diet and in a delicious way!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Gluten Free, Indian, One Dish Meal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 6 People
Calories 206 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed vessel or Kadhai (1.5 litre capacity)
  • 1 Vessel (1.5 litre capacity)
  • 1 Spatula
  • Knife
  • Chopping Board
Ingredients
  
  • 1 Cup Basmati Rice (250 gms)
  • 2 Cups Roughly Chopped Fresh Methi Leaves (~80 gms)
  • 1 Cup Finely Chopped Tomato (~150 gms)
  • 1 Cup Finely Chopped Onion (~150 gms)
Whole Spices
  • 4 Cloves
  • 1" Cinnamon
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1 Bay Leaf
For Tempering
  • 1 tbsp Ghee (Oil for vegan version)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
Other Ingredients
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala
  • 2 tbsp Yogurt or Dahi (Water for vegan version)
  • Salt to Taste
Instructions
 
Cooking the Rice
  • Wash 1 Cup Basmati Rice well and add 1.75 cups of water.
  • Pressure cook for three releases of pressure (3 whistles).
  • When the pressure cooker cools, remove the rice and leave it to cool a bit.
  • Use a fork to gently mix the rice and separate the grains.
Making the Tomato Methi Rice
  • In a heavy bottomed vessel, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp ghee (oil for the vegan version).
  • Add 1 tsp cumin, 4 cloves, 1" piece of cinnamon, 1 star anise, 1 black cardamom, and 1 bay leaf.
  • Stir-fry for 1 minute or till the spices become aromatic.
  • Add 1 cup finely chopped onion and stir-fry till the onion pieces are transparent.
  • Add 1 cup finely chopped tomato pieces and stir-fry till the tomato pieces soften a bit.
  • Add 1 cup roughly chopped methi leaves and stir-fry till the leaves wilt and soften.
  • Add 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1 tsp garam masala (or kitchen king masala).
  • Mix well and turn off the heat.
  • Add 2 tbsp dahi OR water (for a vegan version) and mix well.
  • Add the cooked rice and salt.
  • Mix well with a gentle hand.
  • Cover the Tomato Methi Rice and set aside for 10 minutes.
Serving Ideas
  • Serve hot with Boondi Raita or Cucumber Raita, and papad.
Nutrition
Calories: 206 kcalCarbohydrates: 39 gProtein: 4 gFat: 3 gSaturated Fat: 2 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gCholesterol: 7 mgSodium: 105 mgPotassium: 174 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 2 gVitamin A: 223 IUVitamin C: 6 mgCalcium: 93 mgIron: 1 mg
Keyword Methi Tamatar Pulao, Methi Tamatar Pulav, Methi Tomato Rice, Tomato Methi Rice
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