Peas Pulao / Matar Pulao

Peas Pulao / Matar Pulao

Green Peas Pulao/Matar Pulao is one of the authentic recipe of North India, which is served as main course with raita or papads or with any side dish. This is a simple and easy recipe, which can be served for lunch, get-together, parties, dinner or for lunch box. 

Ingredients:
Green peas - 100 grms / 1 cup ( soaked overnight)
Basmati Rice - 1.5 cups
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Cumin / Jeera powder - 1 tsp
Chopped onion - 2 nos
Green chillis - 3-4 nos
Tomato - 1 medium size
Coriander leaves - handful
Ginger - 1 inch
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Bay leaf - 2 nos
Clove - 2-3 nos
Cinnamon - 1 inch
Cardoman powder / Cardoman - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste

Method:
# Wash rice and keep aside.

# In a mixie....grind tomato, ginger, green chillis, coriander leaves to a smooth paste.

# In a pressure cooker....add oil once heated add bay leaf, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon and onions and saute well.

# Add soaked peas / matar, grinded paste, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, cardoman powder, corriander powder and saute well.

# Add washed basmati rice, add water accordingly. (For 1 cup rice - 1.5 cups - 2 cups....no need to add extra water for green peas)

# Pressure Cook for 2 whistle and switch off the stove.
# Once pressure is released....give a resting time for 10-15 minutes then mix well....serve with raita or papads.
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