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Green Pea Pulao

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Green Pea Pulao (Matar Pulao) is a fragrant, mildly spiced North Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, green peas, and whole spices. It’s light, flavorful, and easy to prepare—perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 20–30 minutes)
  • 3/4 to 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 3–4 cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1–2 green chilies (optional, slit or chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • Fresh coriander or mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Soak the rice in water for 20–30 minutes. Drain before using.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
  5. Add green peas and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Gently stir in the soaked, drained rice. Sauté for a minute.
  7. Add 2 cups water and salt. Bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes or until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
  9. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  10. Garnish with coriander or mint leaves and serve hot with raita or curry.

Notes

  • Use good-quality basmati rice for best flavor and texture.
  • For a richer version, sauté a few cashews in ghee and add them at the end.
  • Adjust chilies based on your spice preference.
  • To make it in a pressure cooker: use the same ingredients, add rice and water after sautéing, and pressure cook for 1 whistle on low flame.

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