Shepu Rice/ Dill Leaves Pulav

Dill is basically a aromatic herb which is native to Mediterranean and East European regions. But it is also commonly found in Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka.It is commonly known as Shepu in local slang.

It has immense health benefits. It contains many anti-oxidants, vitamins like niacin, pyridoxine  and dietary fibers, which help to control blood cholesterol levels. Dill is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. It helps in the secretion of bile and digestive juices, which further aid easy digestion. It helps stimulates the appetite as well. It is rich in calcium, which lowers the bone loss. This herb is fortifying in nature, by virtue of which it provides considerable strength to the body. And many more to pen down.

I usually do not prepare this vegetable. But after learning about all the health benefits, I could not miss it in my kitchen.

Here is the simple recipe of Shepu Rice.

Ingriedients:
1 bunch dill leaves (Shepu) - cleaned and chopped
1 Carrot - chopped
Green Peas - half cup
Basmati rice - 1 cup
Biryani Masala - half tsp
Bay Leaf - 2
Cloves - 3
Cinnamon - 1 small stick
Oil
Water
Salt

Procedure:
1. Wash the rice and keep it aside for around 30 minutes.
2. In a steel pressure cooker, pour 2 tablespoon oil, add cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf
3. Add the chopped dill leaves, chopped carrots and green peas with a pinch of salt..
4. Next add the Biryani Masala
5. Finally add in the washed rice and mix well
6. Add 2.5 cups of water and required amount of salt (as per taste) and pressure cook it for 3-4      whistles.
7. Once the cooker cools down, gently mix.

The delicious and Healthy Shepu rice is ready.
The aroma of the shepu fills the whole house and you will fall in love with it.
Serve it hot with raita, pickle and papad.