Methi Paneer Pulav | Fenugreek Leaves and Cottage Cheese Pilaf

Lately I have been pumping up the usage off fenugreek leaves in my diet. I did not have a huge liking for it early, at the same time did not detest it either... But lately, I have started loving it! I get experimental and dish out new variations using these healthy greens. I am also delighted at how inexpensive they are, in my local market here. We get a good fat bunch for less than five rupees... giving me all the more reasons to cook with them more often!

Paneer is another family favourite and also a versatile ingredient that participates in my kitchen experiments frequently :) This time, I decided to pair these two and make a one bowl meal for my work-day lunch! I love mixed rice preparations. No hassle of a side dish and main dish - just a one bowl dish with either a bowl of raita, some chips or just yummilicously plain as it is! This recipe is aboslutely easy and quick to make. Perfect for those hurried lunch days! :)

I have also been wanting to try the Garam Masala powder that I received from ASA, as part of our goodies bags at the Indian Food Bloggers Meets, in August. The smell was absolutely captivating and I was sure it would take my humble recipe to a all new foodie pedestal... and it sure did!! The aroma and taste that it imparted to the simple dish was pure deliciousness. Another brand of Garam Masala would work too for this recipe, but since I had this wonderful spice mix in hand, I simply had to use it!

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

Paneer - 200gms, 1 cup, diced
Methi Leaves | Fenugreek Leaves - 2 cups
Onion - 1 large, sliced
Garlic - 5 pods, finely chopped
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
Rice - 2 cups, cooked

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, saute onion and garlic until they caramelise.
• Add the methi leaves and saute again.
• Add paneer, pepper powder and garam masala and salt.
• Add in the cooked rice. Combine well ensuring that the rice is coated well in the spice mixture.
• Allow to cook for another 2 mins and serve!

Enjoy! :)