Peas Pulav Recipe

Name: Peas Pulav
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup basmati rice; 1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup shelled peas; 1 cup panir, cut into cubes; 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped; 12 onion, chopped into thin slices; 3 tablespoons grated coconut (fresh preferred); 1 stick cinnamon; 2 -3 cloves; 2 cardamom; 3 -4 garlic cloves; 1 12 inches ginger cubes, chopped; salt; 2 teaspoons ghee; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 small green chili (add 1 more if you like it very spicy)

Servings: persons

½ cup basmati rice
1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup shelled peas
1 cup panir, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
12 onion, chopped into thin slices
3 tablespoons grated coconut (fresh preferred)
1 stick cinnamon
2 -3 cloves
2 cardamom
3 -4 garlic cloves
1 12 inches ginger cubes, chopped
salt
2 teaspoons ghee
3 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 small green chili (add 1 more if you like it very spicy)

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for an hour.
2
Thaw the peas if you are using the frozen variety.
3
In a pan use 1 tsp ghee and 1/2 tsp oil and fry the garlic, ginger, chilli, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves and coconut.
4
When the garlic turn lightly brown and smell starts coming.
5
take them off the fire and grind them along with the coriander, use water if required.
6
Make a thick and fine paste.
7
In a pan, add the remaining oil and 1 tsp ghee.
8
Add the cumin seed and wait till they crackle.
9
Add the onion and fry it, till it turns lightly brown.
10
Add the prepared paste.
11
Add the paneer, and peas, and salt.
12
Add the rice, and 1/2 cup or less water depending on the water content in the paste.
13
cook in a covered pan till the water dries up or, cook in a automatic rice cooker.
14
Serve hot with raitha.

558

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: ½ cup basmati rice, 1 cup frozen peas or 1 cup shelled peas, 1 cup panir, cut into cubes, 3 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Peas Pulav 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Peas Pulav

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