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Peas Pulao

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Peas Pulao is a fragrant Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, green peas, and whole spices. Light, fluffy, and subtly spiced, it’s perfect as a side or a standalone meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Rinse basmati rice thoroughly and soak it for 20–30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a pot or pressure cooker over medium heat.
  3. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté until aromatic.
  4. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  6. Add green peas and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Add the soaked and drained rice, and mix gently to coat the grains in the spices.
  8. Pour in water and add salt to taste. Stir well.
  9. Cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed (1 whistle in pressure cooker or 12–15 minutes simmered in a pot).
  10. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander or mint leaves before serving.

Notes

  • Soak basmati rice to help achieve a fluffy texture.
  • Use oil for a vegan version; ghee adds richer flavor.
  • Frozen peas can be used directly without thawing.
  • Add other vegetables or paneer to make it more filling.
  • Adjust spice levels with more chilies or whole spices as desired.

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