Recipe: Methi Pulao

Ingredients:
Two cups of basmati rice
Two tablespoons of ghee or oil
Half tablespoon of cumin seeds (jeera)
Two tablespoons of chopped green chillies
Two medium tomatoes puree
Three-fourth cup of chopped fenugreek (methi)
Eight to 10 mint leaves
One-fourth cup of coriander (chopped)
Four cloves of garlic
Turmeric powder
One tablespoon of coriander and cumin powder
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Clean and soak the rice for 20 minutes using enough water in a deep bowl. Keep aside.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a deep pan, add the garlic cloves and fry for a bit.
3. Add the methi/ fenugreek, coriander and mint leaves and saute for another 5 minutes till the water dries.
4. Add the tomato and saute for two minutes on a medium flame.
5. Add the rice saute for two minutes on a medium flame.
6. Add four cups of water, salt, and all the other spices, mix well and simmer till the rice is cooked.