Methiwala Chawal

A simple, aromatic rice dish infused with fresh methi leaves and mild spices.

Ingredients

1. **Main Ingredients

   • 1 medium bunch fenugreek leaves
   • 2 cups rice
   • 1 tomato
   • 4 cups water
   • Salt to taste

2. **Spices

   • 1 tsp red chilli powder
   • 2 tsp coriander powder
   • 1 tsp turmeric powder
   • 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

3. **For Cooking

   • 7 tbsp oil

Instructions

1. **Prepare the ingredients

   • Clean, wash, and chop the fenugreek leaves.
   • Wash and chop the tomato.
   • Wash the rice and soak it for about 20 minutes.

2. **Sauté the methi and spices

   • Heat oil and add cumin seeds.
   • Add methi leaves and fry for about 5 minutes.
   • Add chopped tomato, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder.
   • Fry until the tomato softens and oil separates.

3. **Cook the rice

   • Add soaked rice, salt, and 4 cups of water.
   • Cook on high flame until the first boil appears.
   • Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is fully cooked.
   • Serve hot.