Mutter Pulao (Rice Pilaf With Peas) Recipe

Name: Mutter Pulao (Rice Pilaf With Peas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup peas, rinsed and drained; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 4 cups chicken stock; 3 cloves; 1 large bay leaf; 1 black cardamom pod (black elachi); 5 whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 4 tablespoons oil; salt

Servings: persons

2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup peas, rinsed and drained
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 cups chicken stock
3 cloves
1 large bay leaf
1 black cardamom pod (black elachi)
5 whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
4 tablespoons oil
salt

1
In a pot, heat up the oil on medium high heat.
2
Add the onion and cook till it softens, becomes translucent and releases its water. Do not brown or dry out.
3
Add cloves, bay leaf, cardamom, peppercorn and cumin.
4
Fry for about a minute or so.
5
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir and fry a bit. If it looks a little dry add a little bit of the chicken stock that you have aside.
6
Add the garlic and ginger paste, stir fry a minute or two.
7
Add the peas and chicken stock and let it warm up but not to a boil.
8
Add rice and salt to taste. Stir well. Increase heat to high. Let the rice come to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes.
9
Give a quick stir, cover with lid and turn heat down to medium and let cook for 15 minutes.
10
Turn the stove off. Do not uncover the rice or move it from the stove. Let it sit in its steam for 5-10 minutes as the stove cools down allowing the rice to become fluffy.
11
Serve hot!

960

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed and drained, 3/4 cup peas, rinsed and drained, 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, 4 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Mutter Pulao (Rice Pilaf With Peas) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Mutter Pulao (Rice Pilaf With Peas)

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