Methi Pulao | Methi Bath Recipe | Methi Rice Karnataka Style

These days, there is a lot of craze about, ‘Restaurant Style’ recipes and eating out. However, nothing can replicate the flavours and aromas of home cooking. The recipes of our mothers and grandmothers are our treasures, a legacy handed down from generation to generation. These recipes overflow with the warmth of love and authenticity. We are happy to share with you all, our recipe for Methi Pulao which is known as Methi Bhath, Methi Rice, or Menthya Soppina Bhaat in Karnataka. This is an easy to cook recipe of Methi Rice Karnataka Style. Rice is very versatile and renders itself to many recipes and creates an epicurean symphony with vegetables like brinjal, Capsicum, Cabbage, and others.

Methi Pulao Recipe | Methi Bhat | Menthya Bath Karnataka Style | Green Fenugreek Rice Recipe

Rice is a staple of South India and of course Karnataka too. Rice is the base for various recipes that make for great dishes for lunch, dinner, and also breakfast. Some of the famous rice preparations include Vangibath, Puliyogare, Chitranna, Bisibele Bath, and Methi Bhaat or Methi Pulao.

Here is a step by step recipe for making Methi Pulao. It is one of the Quick and Easy Recipes for making this traditional Indian dish. Read on to know more about this easy and healthy Methi rice recipe. Methi rice is a vegetarian dish.

Step By Step Recipe For Methi Pulao | Menthya Soppina Chitranna |Menthya Soppina Pulao

Preparation of Methi Pulao or Methi Bhaat in Karnataka style which we make at home involves two stages. In the first stage, the Masala powder or Bath powder needs to be prepared.

This can be freshly prepared when you are cooking the Methi Pulao or you can make the Masala powder and store for a few days.

However, it may be noted that the freshness of the aroma will tend to evaporate with time. It is better to use the powder within a week of preparation.

Stage I – Homemade Bath Powder Recipe | Easy Recipe Ideas

Ingredients Required

1. Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas)      2 Tbsps.
2. Urad Dal (Split Black Gram)      2 Tbsps.
3. Dhaniya Seeds (Coriander)        3 Tbsps.
4. Dalchini (Cinnamon)                   1 stick
5. Red Chillies                                    6
6. Lavang (Cloves)                             5
7. Dry coconut                                    1 small piece or 2 Tbsp. of Dry Coconut Powder

Preparation Method

Take all the above ingredient and roast in a pan on medium heat. Roast for 3-4 minutes till the spices release their aroma. Cool for a few minutes and then grind to a fine powder in the mixer.

Your Methi Pulao powder is ready. It may be noted that this homemade bath powder can be used for preparing different variants of rice preparations including Vangibath which is made with brinjals, or Capsicum Bath which is made with Capsicum, etc..

Stage II – Methi rice recipe | Menthya Soppu Vangibath

Ingredients Required

1. Steamed Rice    2 Cups
2. Water                  As Appropriate
3. Cooking Oil        1 Tbsp.

Preparation Method

This is probably one of the easiest recipes to cook. Plain white rice! But if the rice is not cooked properly, either overdone or underdone, it can make or mar the final dish which is the Methi Pulao which may turn out to Methi Paste inside!

So ensure that when you cook the rice in the cooker, you add a little less water than you normally would. Also, add 1 Tbsp. cooking oil to it. This will ensure that the rice is cooked just right and not too soft. Cook the rice for the Methi Pulao and keep aside.

Stage III – Methi Pulao | Menthe Soppina Anna | Kasuri Methi Pulao

Ingredients Required

1. Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)         1 Bunch
2. Potatoes (Optional)                                   2 Medium Sized
3. Cooking Oil                                                 3-5 Tbsps.
4. Mustard Seeds                                           1 Tbsp.
5. Chana Dal                                                   2 Tbsp.
6. Urad Dal                                                     2 Tbsp.
7. Hing (Asafoetida)                                     1 pinch
8. Haldi (Turmeric Powder)                        1/4 Tbsps.
9. Citric Acid                                                   1 Pinch

Preparation Method

• After proper cleaning of the Methi Leaves fine chop them and keep aside
• Potatoes are optional but give a nice crunchy taste, you can cut them into small pieces and  keep aside
• Heat cooking oil in a pan
• Once the oil is heated, add the mustard seeds and allow them to sputter
• Next, immediately add the Chana Dal
• The next step is to add the Urad Dal
• Fry the above ingredients for a minute on medium flame and ensure that they are not burnt
• Add a pinch of Hing and Haldi
• Now add the cut potatoes and saute for a few minutes
• Then add the chopped Methi leaves and stir for a few minutes
• Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes
• Add a little salt and stir the mix of methi leaves and potatoes
• Once the vegetables are cooked nicely and you can smell the aroma of methi, add 6 Tbsps. of the Masala powder prepared in Stage I
• Add Citric Acid
• Stir and mix well
• Now add the pre-cooked rice and add salt as per taste and mix gently but well
• If you want your Methi Pulao to be spicier you can add a spoon or two of red chilly powder before mixing the rice

Hot and steaming Methi Pulao is now ready to be served.

This Methi Pulao Recipe serves 4.

If you do not have Methi Leaves, you can prepare Methi Pulao or Methi Bath using Kasuri Methi (Dried Methi Leaves) also.

Methi Pulao Recipe Video

Methi Benefits | Fenugreek Benefits

Methi or Fenugreek has tremendous health benefits, some of these are listed below:

• It is good for digestion
• It is known to be beneficial for heart
• It is a very good antioxidant
• Good in controlling diabetes

Methi has a unique flavour which makes any dish made using it really special. There are many popular Methi leaves recipes that are made in homes across India. Some of our favourite methi recipes are Aloo Methi Sabzi, Methi Na Thepla, Methi Na Gota, and of course Methi Pulao.

We hope you liked our step by step Methi Pulao Recipe – vegetarian rice preparation. Do let us know which is your Methi recipe or Kasuri Methi Recipe. Subscribe to our blog for more authentic cooking easy recipes.

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