Matar pulao

I am going to Mysore for the weekend at my MIL'S place. Since, I had some last-minute chores to complete, I decided to cook something quick and easy. What could be better than this. Matar pulao is a quick, easy and tasty one pot meal. This is one of my favorite recipes. My Mom used to make this along with chicken korma for us.

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup rice
• ½ cup green peas
•  1 bayleaf 
• 2 cloves 
• 2 peppercorns  
• 2  green cardemoms
• 1 black cardemom
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 large potato (peeled & cut in big chunks)
• 1 tomato
• 3 green chillies
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp yogurt (whisked)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp red chilli pdr
• salt to taste

Method:-

•  Wash and rinse rice well. Soak in enough water.
• Meanwhile, heat ghee in a wok.
• Add onions, cloves, green cardemom, black cardemom, peppercorns and bayleaf.
• Saute till onion turns brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, green peas and potatoes.
• Saute till potatoes obtain a slight brownish colour.
• Grind together tomatoes, green chillies and cumin seeds.
• Add this ground paste along with yogurt, red chilli pdr and salt. Mix well.
• Cook on slow flame till oil separates the mixture.
• Drain the excess water from the soaked rice and add it.
• Saute for a minute.
• Add 3 cups water and cook on fast flame.
• Stir once or twice in between.
• When water evaporates, simmer the flame.
• Cover and cook on slow flame for 8 -10 minutes till done.
• Serve hot with salad and raita.

Notes:-

• You may avoid red chilli pdr if you want.
• You may also try this recipe with mixed vegetables such as, cauliflower, french beans and carrots.

Happy Cooking!!

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