Methi Paez ( rice, fenugreek kheer)

Goan Methi Paez is considered very good for mothers postpartum. Studies say it also helps increase breast milk production and also regain strength and aids repair of any injury suffered during childbirth. Fenugreek seeds have many other benefits and this type of kheer can be enjoyed by one and all and not restricted to only the newly mothered. Children also enjoyed eating this kheer since is sweet in taste.

 

• Serving:3
• Cooking Time:15-30min
• Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik

Ingredients

• Ukdai(parboiled) Rice-1/2 cup(soaked overnight)
• Fenugreek/ methi seeds 3 1/2 tsp (soaked overnights)
• Grated jaggery 
• Cardamom powder-1 tsp optional
• Coconuts milk 3/4 cup
• Dry fruits
• Ghee 1/2 tsp
• Water 2 cups for cooking rice and fenugreek 
• Salt as per 
• dry fruits such as cashew and badam

Method

1. Soak the rice and fenugreek overnight or 6 to 7 hrs.
2. Heat ghee in a pan. Add soaked rice and fenugreek seeds and sauté for a few seconds. Then add water, and salt and cook until it becomes soft and mushy.
3. In another container or pan add grated jaggery, coconut milk, and cardamom powder and mix well.
4. When rice is cooked add the mixture of coconut milk and mix well, 
5. Add dry fruits as per required. Cook for a few minutes till jaggery gets dissolved in rice.
6. Serve hot or cold as per taste.