Anda Methi Biryani (Fenugreek Biryani)

Anda Methi Biryani (Fenugreek Biryani) 

All you veggie lovers, here comes the ultimate teaser for your taste buds and good health... the Methi Biryani.

What goes in?

2 cups of Basmati Rice. Dip it in water for 20 minutes. Drain out excess water.

One big onion.

2 table spoons of Ginger Garlic Spoon

4 cups of water (H2O)

Salt – as per taste

Finely chop a big tomato

2 table spoon of Desi Ghee (You may also use cooking oil)

3 eggs

For garnishing, some salted cashew nuts

One” cinnamon

Two Cardamoms  (prefer green ones)

Black Cardamoms – around 2 to 3

Cloves – around 2 pieces

4 pinches of red chili powder

One bay leaf

4 pinches of Garam Masala (available in Indian / Asian stores)

2.5 pinches of Haldi (turmeric powder)

Jeera powder – around half t spoon

One to One. 4 table spoons of coriander powder

One tea spoon saunf powder

Now how to cook the Methi Gravy?

Coriander leaves  - half cup

1 big bundle Methi  

Mint leaves – half cup

4 green chillies – small sized

7 – 8 Raisins and 7 – 8 Hazel nuts

Preparation Method?

Chop the methi leaves after cleaning them in hot running water.

Chop the green chillies and the coriander leaves.

Chop the methi in a Grinder

Along with the mint, coriander, raisins, hazel nuts and chillies

Pour ¾ cup of water and then make a silky paste out of it

Boil the eggs and keep them aside

Now how to cook the Biryani?

Heat the Ghee in a deep flat bottom pan. Add all the spices in it. Fry for around 60 seconds. Now add the onions  until they turn golden brown.

Pour the garlic ginger paste and fry for 60 seconds more.

Next, pour the tomatoes that you sliced earlier and heat for two more minutes in medium heat.

Next, add the methi gravy and mix it. Heat for FOUR minutes.

now all the dry spice powders one by one and stir.

Next, make sure that the water in the rice is drained out. Add around 4 cups of water and a little bit of salt. Mix it. Cover it and let it heat for a few minutes until the rice gets cooked. Now pour the methi mix on top of it and serve it hot with the boiled eggs on top of it. Sprinkle the garnishing on top. Enjoy your Methi Biryani.