Matar Pulao

Matar Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rice pre soaked 
• 1 black cardamom (Bari Ilaichi) 
• 6-8 cloves (Laung)
• 6-8 whole black pepper (Kali Mirch) 
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds (Zeera) 
• 1 med. size stick of cinnamon (Dalchini)
• 2 tsp garlic (Lehsan) paste 
• 1 tsp ginger (Adrak) paste 
• 1 tsp. salt according to taste 
• 3-4 tbs. oil 
• 1 cup of peas 

Method:

1. Add all spices and mix. Add the peas along with half a cup of water. Cover and cook on medium heat till semi-soft. (If using frozen, don’t cook)
2. Add the soaked rice to the pot.
3. Add water rising to one and a half cm. above the surface of the rice.
4. Cover and cook till rice is soft and water dries and then lower the heat to the minimum. Remove after about five minutes.
5. Serve with Raita or Achaar.

Serving: 2 persons

Enjoy Your Cooking!!! :)