Palak Methi Pulao - SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Palak Methi Pulao - SK Khazana

• 2 cup Spinach leaves (palak) finely shredded
• 2 cup Fenugreek leaves (methi) fresh
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ghee
• 8-10 Black peppercorns
• 6-8 Cloves
• 2 1 inch stick Cinnamon
• 3-4 Green cardamom
• 1 1/2 Cumin seeds
• 2 medium Onions sliced
• 6-8 Garlic cloves slit
• 2-3 Green chillies sliced
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked and drained
• 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
• for garnish Ginger strips
• to serve Roasted papad

Method

1. Heat ghee in a wide deep pan, add black peppercorns, cinnamon, green cardamoms and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant. Add onions, garlic and green chillies and sauté till onions turn light golden.
2. Add dried fenugreek leaves, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add spinach, fresh fenugreek leaves and salt and mix well.
3. Add Turmeric Powder and mix well. Add rice and 3 cups water and mix well.
4. Add lemon juice, mix, cover and cook on low heat till for 15-20 minutes or till the rice is completely cooked. Take the pan off the heat.
5. Transfer the pulao into a serving plate, garnish with ginger strips and serve hot with papad.