Matar Pulao Recipe: How to make Green Peas Pulao
Matar Pulao is a classic Indian rice dish that combines the sweetness of green peas with the aromatic flavors of basmati rice and spices. Perfect for a quick meal, this one-pot recipe is easy to make and loved by all.
Servings 4
Calories
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 15-20 cashewnuts
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1-2 green chilies slit
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
- 2 cups water
Whole Spices:
- 1 bay leaf
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 black cardamom
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1/2 tsp black pepper whole
- 1-2 strand mace
- 10-12 mint leaves, chopped
For Garnish:
- handful of Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
Prepare the Rice
- Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear.
- Soak it for 20 minutes, then drain.
Temper the Spices
- Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan or pressure cooker.
- Add cumin seeds and whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, mace, cinnamon, whole black pepper, green and black cardamoms). Sauté until aromatic.
- Add cashew nuts and Sauté until turns light golden.
- Then add the sliced onions and salt to taste and cook onion until it turns translucent.
- Mix in the green chillies. Sauté for another minute.
- Add Green Peas and stir in the peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Cook the Rice
- Finally, add the soaked rice to the pan, Pour in 2 cups of water, add chopped mint, garam masala and ghee, and gently mix.
- Simmer, Cover and cook on low heat for 15-18 minutes (or for 2 whistles in a pressure cooker).
- Add chopped coriander and mix gentely.
- Let it rest for 5-8 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
- Matar Pulao is ready to serve, serve hot with curry and raita.
Notes
Use fresh peas for the best flavour, but frozen peas work just as well.
Adjust water quantity based on the rice variety used.