Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)
Matar Pulao is a popular rice dish in India, often served with raita or yogurt on the side.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Green Peas
- 1 medium-sized Onion
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Garlic
- 1 chopped Green Chili
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 4 whole Cloves
- 4 whole Cardamom Pods
- 1 whole Bay Leaf
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 1.5 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cup Water
Instructions
- Wash the rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown.
- Add green peas and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the soaked rice, salt, and water. Stir well.
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.