- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Serving: 3 People
- Calories: 1213 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 253.97 g
- Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
- Fat Content: 8.02 g
- Fiber Content: 12.3 g
- Protein Content: 23.86 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.089 g
- Serving Size: 1
- Sodium Content: 2603 mg
- Sugar Content: 2.26 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.233 g
Peas Pulao
Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao is a quick, easy, and flavorful rice dish that you can make any time you want. Peas pulao is a delicious rice dish from North India, generally cooked during winter. Green pea is a seasonal vegetable, and during winter, you can easily find it in your local market.
In this recipe, basmati rice is cooked with green peas, whole spices, and ghee. The versatile taste of different spices makes this dish delightful, and people love it. If you have parties or family get together on weekends, then peas pulao is best to serve in your main course meal. Even it can be ready in just 30 minutes, so you dont have to spend much time in the kitchen. You can serve matar pulao as a whole meal or serve it with dal, vegetable curry or raita. Here is how to make matar pulao or peas pulao at home.
Ingredients of Peas Pulao Recipe
- Basmati Rice - 300 gm
- Ghee - 1/2 Tablespoon
- Green Peas - 75 gm
- Cloves - 6
- Cinnamon stick - 1/2 inch piece
- Salt - 1 Teaspoon
- Water - 300 ml
How to Make Peas Pulao
Step 1: Wash the basmati rice in the running water and soak them for about 1 hr.
Step 2: On the flame, heat the pressure cooker and add 1/2 tablespoon of ghee in it.
Step 3: Now add cloves and cinnamon to it and sautee it for a second.
Step 4: Once the cinnamon and cloves start to crackle, add water to it.
Step 5: Now, add soaked basmati rice, salt, and green peas to it and mix it well.
Step 6: Pressure cook the rice for three whistles and, once ready, turn off the gas.
Step 7: Remove the pressure cooker from the flame and serve the hot peas pulao with any dal or raita.
Tip:
- For more fragrance, you can also add bay leaf and star anise into the pulao.
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