Matar Pulao Recipe, How to make Matar Pulao
 
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A simple and flavorful combination of sweet tender peas and nutty basmati rice dressed with fragrant spices and sautéed onion.
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 4-5 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 tbsp ghee or cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 ½ cups peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tsp butter
  • A pinch of salt
Instructions
  1. Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in enough plain water for about 30 minutes. Drain and keep it aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onion, green cardamoms, cloves, bay leaf and cumin. Sauté until onion turns slightly brown at the edges; stirring frequently.
  3. Add rice, water and salt. Bring it to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and cover it with a tight lid. Let it simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed about 20 - 25 minutes.
  4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter, peas and salt. Cook the peas for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and keep it aside.
  5. Remove the cooked rice from heat, add cooked peas to it. Cover and let it stand for about 5 minutes.
  6. Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
  7. Serve hot with any curry dish, Raita or plain yogurt.
Recipe by Raj's Kitchen at https://www.rajskitchen.com/indian-punjabi-recipes/matar-pulao-recipe-make-matar-pulao/