Matar Pulao (Peas with Rice)

matar pulao

Matar pulao or pea pulao is a true quick fix meal. This is a real comfort food, very easy to make and tastes fabulous. Although I myself use frozen matar many times but the truth is it tastes much better with fresh peas.

Recipe of matar pulao

1 cup basmati rice

1/2 cup matar (peas) - fresh or frozen

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 bay leaves (tej patta)

4 cloves (laung)

2 black cardamoms (moti elaichi)

Salt to taste

1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

1. Soak rice for 20 minutes. Drain.

2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves and black cardamom. When they splutter, add peas and stir- fry for 1 minute.

3. Add rice and stir- fry for 1 minute. Add 2 cups of water and salt. Close the lid of the cooker and cook to 1 whistle. Let the lid be closed for 5-7 minutes before opening it. Serve hot matar pulao with cucumber raita.