Matar Pulao Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	15 min
Soaking Time	20 min
Total time	45 min
Serves	3 servings

Nutrition

Per servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	475 kcal
Carbohydrates	74 g
Protein	12 g
Fat	15 g
Saturated fat	2 g
Cholesterol	4 mg
Sodium	802 mg
Potassium	637 mg
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	10 g
Vitamin A	1286 IU
Vitamin C	143 mg
Calcium	85 mg
Iron	4 mg

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 6 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 1 black cardamom
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 javetri
• 4 pods cardamom
• 2 tbsp cashew
• 5 chilli (slit)
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
• ½ onion (sliced)
• 1½ cup peas
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cup water
• 1 cup basmati rice (soaked 20 minutes)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ghee

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and saute spice till they turn aromatic.
2. Also, saute 2 tbsp cashew till they turn golden brown.
3. Further, add 5 chilies, 2 cloves garlic,1 inch ginger, ½ onions and saute until the onion softens.
4. Now add 1½ cup peas, 1 tsp salt and stir fry.
5. Pour in 2 cup water and get to a boil.
6. Once the water comes to a boil, add 1 cup basmati rice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp ghee. Lemon juice helps to cook the rice uniformly.
7. give a good stir. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes once the water comes to a boil.
8. Fluff the rice gently making sure the rice grains are not broken.
9. Finally, enjoy Matar Pulao Recipe with sabzi or raita.

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Step-by-step

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Notes

• Firstly, use basmati rice for more rich flavors. However, you can also prepare it with sona masuri rice.
• Additionally, add vegetables of your choice to make it more nutritious.
• Furthermore, pulao taste great when kept very simple and prepared with more spices and ghee.
• Finally, Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao tastes great when served hot and non-sticky.