Methi gosht pulao

Today, I got a bunch of fresh methi and was going to make Methi Gosht but instead I made Methi Gosht Pulao but if you want to make a vegetarian version just skip the lamb. The pulao is super delicious.

Methi Pulao (Rice cooked with Fenugreek seeds)

Methi Pulao

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups fresh methi leaves washed
2. 2 cups basmati rice
3. 1 medium onion sliced
4. 2 tablespoons oil
5. 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
6. 1/4 cup green peas
7. 1 cup coconut milk
8. 1 bay leaf
9. 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, fennel seeds
10. 2 cardamom 
11. 3/4 teaspoon salt
12. 2 green chillies
13. 21/2 cups water
14. 1 cup lamb chopped into very small pieces (optional)

In a pan heat the oil and add the bay leaves, cumin, fennel seeds and cardamom and fry for a minute. Add the onions and fry till they start becoming dark brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute. Add meat if using and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add green chillies and fry for a minute. Add peas and fenugreek seeds and stir. Add the coconut milk and water and salt and bring to a boil. Add the rice and lower the heat and cook for 20 minute or until the rice is cooked. Garnish with fried cashews if desired and serve