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Methi rice recipe (Stovetop & instant pot)

By swasthi , on August 7, 2019, 19 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Methi rice recipe with stovetop & instant pot instructions – Quick and easy rice dish made with fresh methi leaves, spices and rice. It can be served without any sides or with a refreshing vegetable salad & a simple raita. I make this often for the kids’ lunch box with a simple potato fry This methi rice turns out very flavorful and tastes delicious.

methi rice recipe

In this recipe, cooked rice is mixed with sauteed methi leaves and spice powders. There is also a one pot methi pulao recipe here on the blog. But the recipe I have shared here is a different one. Both taste good in their own way.

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To quicken the process, I soak the rice the previous night and switch on the electric rice cooker with a timer set for the next morning. The rice gets done by the time I am ready to make this methi rice. I cool it and then proceed with the methi rice recipe.

I also pluck the leaves, clean and keep them ready the previous night. The next morning, I rinse them a few times and then drain well. Next use here in to make this.

We prefer some green peas here as they impart a mild sweet flavor. You can skip them or use some cashews.

More Methi recipes here,
Methi dal
Sweet methi chutney
Methi paratha
Aloo methi paratha
Aloo & methi sabzi

Stovetop methi rice

1. Pour 1 tablespoon oil to a hot pan. Add half teaspoon jeera, 1 to 2 chopped garlic cloves, 2 green cardamoms and slit green chili. If making for lunch box, use oil. Using ghee for lunch box sometimes make the rice hard.

frying dry spices in ghee for methi rice recipe

2. When the garlic is slightly fried, add 1¼ cup chopped methi leaves and ½ cup green peas.

addition of leaves peas to make methi rice

3. I forgot to add green chili at step 1 so used now. If making for kids, deseed and use. Saute on a medium flame until the leaves wilt off. This takes approximately 3 to 4 minutes. I prefer not to over fry, so they retain the flavors and nutrients.

addition of chili to pan for methi rice

4. Add 1 pinch of turmeric and ¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala. Stir and switch off.

adding spice powders

5. Transfer cooked cooled rice. Sprinkle salt. If your rice is still hot, then add and set aside to cool. Do not mix hot rice as it turns mushy. Mix it when the rice cools down a bit.

addition of cooked rice
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6. Taste test and add more salt if you need. I prefer to sprinkle little lemon juice. Serve methi rice with salad or curd.

lemon juice to make methi rice recipe
easy methi rice pulao

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methi rice recipe

Methi rice recipe (Methi recipes)

A quick methi leaves recipe made with rice, fenugreek leaves , green peas and basic spices. This simple and healthy dish is great for lunch box either to school or to office. Instructions included for stovetop and instant pot.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 1 cup rice – uncooked rice
  • 1 tbsp oil or as needed
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves chopped finely
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 to 2 green chili slit
  • ½ cup green peas (frozen or preboiled)
  • 1¼ cup methi leaves (tightly packed fenugreek leaves)
  • ¼ to ½ tsp garam masala or any spice powder (adjust to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp turmeric as needed
  • salt as needed
  • 1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions

Stovetop methi rice

  • Wash and soak rice for about 20 minutes. Bring 2 cups water to a boil and add rice. Cook covered until the rice is done to a grainy texture and not mushy. Cool completely.
  • Pour oil to a hot pan and add cumin, green cardamoms, green chilli and garlic.
  • Saute garlic until a nice aroma comes out, then add green peas and methi leaves. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the leaves wilt completely.
  • Add garam masala powder, turmeric and mix well. Turn off the stove.
  • Transfer cooled rice and sprinkle salt. Mix everything well. Add some lemon juice. Taste test and add more salt and lemon juice if needed.
  • Serve methi rice with raita or a veggie salad.

Instant pot methi rice

  • Rinse 1 cup basmati rice and soak it. Set aside for 20 mins. Meanwhile pluck the methi leaves.
  • Press SAUTE button on the instant pot. Pour oil to the steel insert.
  • Add cumin, green cardamoms, garlic and green chilies. When they begin to splutter, add green peas and methi leaves.
  • Saute for a minute or 2 until the leaves wilt. Add garam masala, turmeric, salt and drained rice. Pour 1¼ cup water.
  • Press CANCEL button and scrape the bottom with a spatula to release any bits of food stuck.
  • Press PRESSURE COOK button and set the timer to 5 minutes if using basmati rice. If using regular rice, set the timer to 10 minutes.
  • Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes. Release the rest manually. Let the methi rice cool down a bit and then taste test it. Then add more salt if needed and squeeze in lemon juice.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Methi rice recipe (Methi recipes)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 972 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 106mg5%
Potassium 1333mg38%
Carbohydrates 165g55%
Fiber 39g163%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 42g84%
Vitamin A 365IU7%
Vitamin C 18.9mg23%
Calcium 295mg30%
Iron 51.2mg284%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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kelly
April 15, 2021 6:04 am

5 stars
I just made this tonight and I’m eating it right now. It’s so good! This is my first time using or eating fenugreek leaves and I definitely don’t think it will be the last. As a bonus, my whole apartment smells incredible. Thank you for the great recipe!

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Nina
February 9, 2021 7:11 pm

5 stars
I made this recipe to the T except I used cardamom powder instead of pods and frozen pea/carrot mixture instead of plain peas, since that was all I had. It came out perfectly!

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swasthi
Reply to  Nina
February 17, 2021 3:48 am

Glad to know Nina
Thank you!

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Marie
June 11, 2020 9:35 am

5 stars
Namaste Swasthi,
What a delicious recipe! We thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you for your beautiful dishes, I always look for inspiration on your website??

Take care
x

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swasthi
Reply to  Marie
February 17, 2021 3:50 am

Namaste Marie
You are welcome! So sorry forgot to reply you! Thank you so much!

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Udayashree
April 7, 2020 8:27 am

5 stars
Greetings Swathi Mam…I tried your recipe for Methi Rice…It came out really well…My husband just loved it. Thank You very much for sharing such a simple yet so delicious recipe Mam.

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swasthi
Reply to  Udayashree
April 8, 2020 4:00 am

Hello Udayashree
You are most welcome! Glad your methi rice turned out good. Thank you so much

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Shanthi Sankaran
January 14, 2020 5:26 am

5 stars
Very nice recipe which is very tasty and easy to make. My family relished methi Rice and gave me lots of compliments which ofcourse goes to you. Thank you.

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swasthi
Reply to  Shanthi Sankaran
January 17, 2020 3:42 am

Hi Shanthi,
You are welcome! Glad you all liked it. Thanks much!
🙂

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Ambikadevi
Reply to  Shanthi Sankaran
February 11, 2021 12:53 am

Really my daughter too liked your methy rice for her three yrs daughter and she forwarded me because I too liked like healthy foods

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swasthi
Reply to  Ambikadevi
February 17, 2021 3:09 am

Glad to know!
Thank you!

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Sulema
February 4, 2019 9:03 pm

Thank you, am trying your recipe tomorrow

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swasthi
Reply to  Sulema
February 5, 2019 2:32 am

yes do try it

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supriyareddy
December 26, 2015 4:51 pm

4 stars
tried the recipe .it was yummy liked it .

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swasthi
Reply to  supriyareddy
December 27, 2015 4:22 am

thank you

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Gayathri
September 9, 2015 4:02 pm

5 stars
I tried this and it came out nicely we all liked it

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swasthi
Reply to  Gayathri
September 10, 2015 12:01 am

Thanks Gayathri,
Glad to know you all liked it

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Anju Bala
September 3, 2015 4:34 pm

Very healthy rice recipe

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swasthi
Reply to  Anju Bala
September 4, 2015 1:43 am

Thanks Anju

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