Matar Pulao (Rice With Peas) Recipe

Name: Matar Pulao (Rice With Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 whole cloves; 3 black cardamom seeds; 6 whole black peppercorns; 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 4 cups water; salt to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole cloves
3 black cardamom seeds
6 whole black peppercorns
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons water
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
4 cups water
salt to taste

1
Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
2
Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
3
Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.

622

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 whole cloves, 3 black cardamom seeds, 6 whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Matar Pulao (Rice With Peas) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Matar Pulao (Rice With Peas)

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