Methi Rice

Ingredients ::

1. 1 cup rice
2. oil
3. garlic cloves
4. ½ tbsp cumin
5.  2  green chillies
6. ½ cup green peas
7. 1 cup methi leaves / menthikura
8.  ½ tbsp garam masala
9. Turmeric as needed
10. salt for taste

Method::

Wash and soak rice for about 20 minutes. Cook rice to grainy and cool completely. Saute dry spices in hot oil. Saute methi leaves and peas for 5 minutes. Add masala powder, turmeric and mix well. Switch off the stove. Add cooked cooled rice. Sprinkle salt. If your rice is still hot, then add and set aside to cool do not mix. Mix it when the rice cools down a bit. Mix everything well. If desired can add little lemon juice.Serve with raita or a veggie salad.