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In this 100th episode of the tastes of india podcast we will show you how to make methi rice recipe which is a varitey rice recipe which uses fenugreek leaves.
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Methi Rice Recipe is a delicious recipe made with aromatic fresh methi leaves and rice. This recipe is a one-pot winter favourite that brings together aroma, nutrition, and everyday comfort in every bite. Methi Rice goes really well along with raita, pickle and papad. (step-by-step-recipe-video)
About Methi Rice Recipe:
This methi rice is a simple and nutritious rice dish made with fresh methi leaves, mild spices, and basmati or regular rice.
It falls under healthy rice recipes because methi is rich in iron, fibre, and antioxidants, perfect for winter meals when fresh greens are easily available.
It is also a one pot methi rice recipe where everything cooks together in a single pan, making it quick, easy, and ideal for busy days.
The natural flavour of fresh methi blends beautifully with rice, giving this dish a warm, earthy taste.
If you are searching for a comforting winter special rice recipe, this methi rice is definitely worth trying.
Methi rice has become one of my favourite winter meals, and it all started with a simple experiment in my kitchen.
I always used dry fenugreek leaves for many dishes, so one day I wondered what if I replace it with fresh methi leaves in rice?
The aroma, the flavour, everything turned out so good that everyone at home loved it instantly.
Since then, this methi rice recipe is something I definitely make every winter.
It is warm, aromatic, healthy, and a complete one-pot meal that needs no extra side dish except a little raita, papad, or pickle.
Serving Suggestions for Methi Rice Recipe:
- Best enjoyed with plain curd or raita.
- Pairs beautifully with papad, achar or a simple dal.
- Works well for lunch boxes or a light dinner.
Storage Suggestion for this One Pot Methi Rice:
- Though I would suggest to make fresh and eat fresh. But if there is any leftover, store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Stays fresh for up to 1 day.
- Sprinkle a little water and reheat before serving.
Pro Tips to Make Perfect Methi Rice Recipe:
- Always remove the stems of methi to avoid bitterness.
- Soaking the rice helps it stay fluffy.
- Frying rice in ghee adds a mild nutty flavour.
- Don’t skip whole spices, they add aroma and depth.
- Adjust water depending on the rice variety you use.
Why You Should Make This Winter Special Rice Recipe:
- It is a simple, comforting winter special rice recipe.
- Uses fresh methi which is full of nutrients.
- A complete one-pot meal, minimal cooking, minimal cleaning.
- Light, healthy and flavourful with basic pantry ingredients.
- A great way to include leafy greens in your everyday meals.
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Basic Ingredients Used to Make this Winter Special Rice Recipe:
Rice: Rice forms the base of this methi rice recipe. It absorbs all the flavours from the spices and methi leaves, creating a warm and wholesome one-pot meal. You can use basmati or any regular rice you prefer.
Fresh Methi Leaves: Fresh methi is the star ingredient. It adds a natural earthy aroma, slight bitterness, and a unique flavour that makes this dish special. Methi is also rich in iron and perfect for winter cooking.
Onions: Onions give sweetness and depth to the dish. When sautéed until golden, they balance the slight bitterness of methi.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes soften and create a gentle tang that blends beautifully with methi and spices, helping form the masala base for the rice.
Ginger-Garlic Paste: This adds aroma and removes any raw smell from the spices. It gives warmth and enhances the flavour of the masalas.
Coriander Powder, Chilli Powder, Turmeric, Garam Masala: These everyday masalas add flavour, colour, heat, and warmth to the recipe. They help balance the bitterness of methi and bring all the ingredients together.
Ghee: Frying the rice in a little ghee gives it a mild nutty flavour and prevents the grains from sticking.
Oil: Oil is used to sauté the spices and vegetables, you can use vegetable oil or groundnut oil or ghee.
Whole Spices: These whole spices release their aroma when added to hot oil and create the signature fragrance of this methi rice recipe. They give depth, warmth, and a subtle richness to this simple dish.
Mustard Seeds: Mustard seeds add a slight nuttiness and enhance the flavour of the tempering, giving the dish its authentic taste.
Salt: Balances all flavours and helps methi wilt and blend into the masala.
How to Make Methi Rice:
Let us learn how to make Methi Rice with my easy to follow step by step method. You can download the below recipe card for easy reference.
Methi Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice you can use normal rice as well
- 2 nos Onion finely chopped
- 3 nos Tomato finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 cup Methi Leaves tightly packed
- 2 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 3/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Pure Ghee
- Salt to taste
For Seasoning
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1 nos Bay Leaf
- 1 nos Star Anise
- 1 Cinnamon small piece
- 2 nos Cardamom
- 5 nos Pepper
- 1 nos Black Cardamom
- 3 nos Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
Instructions
- Clean methi leaves and wash thoroughly and keep it aside. (take the leaves only, discard the stem)
- Soak rice for about 45 minutes. Drain the water completely.
- Heat a tsp of ghee and fry the drained rice for few minutes and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds to it.
- Once the mustard seeds start spluttering add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, bay leaf, star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, black cardamom, cloves.
- Immediately add chopped onions and saute till golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for few more seconds or until the raw smell goes off.
- Now add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder and saute for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Once the raw smell of masalas goes off add tomatoes and chopped methi leaves and saute well until the leaves wilt.
- Add salt, 2 1/2 cups of water and rice to it.
- Now cook the rice on a slow flame without a lid on it. (You can also pre-cook the rice in the cooker and mix it with masala)
- Once cooked switch off the gas and cover the rice.
- Let it be covered for sometime so that if at all there is any uncooked rice, it will get cooked as well.
- Mix well and serve along with raita, papad and any pickle of your choice.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Question About Methi Rice Recipe:
Can I use normal rice instead of basmati?
Can I make this in a pressure cooker?
Can I add vegetables to this recipe?
Can I replace fresh methi with dry methi (kasuri methi)?
Why fry the rice in ghee before cooking?
How to prevent the rice from becoming mushy?
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