Matar Pulao

Name: Matar Pulao
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice (about 400 grams); 1 cup green peas; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 piece star anise; 2 bay leaves; 4-5 whole cloves; 2 -inch cinnamon stick; 4 green cardamom pods; 1 black cardamom pod; 6 green chilies, slit lengthwise; Salt to taste; 2 tablespoons oil or ghee

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Matar Pulao

vandana @vandanacooks

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Ingredients

2 cupsbasmati rice (about 400 grams)
1 cupgreen peas
1 teaspooncumin seeds
1 teaspoonwhole black peppercorns
1 piecestar anise
2bay leaves
4-5whole cloves
2-inch cinnamon stick
4green cardamom pods
1black cardamom pod
6green chilies, slit lengthwise
Salt to taste
2 tablespoonsoil or ghee

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Steps

1

Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 1 hour.
2

Heat oil in a pot and add all the whole spices. Sauté until fragrant.
3

Add the green chilies and green peas. Cover and cook for a few minutes.
4

Add the soaked rice and stir. Add salt and mix well. Pour in water as needed and cook until the rice is done.
5

Once the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, turn off the heat. Your matar pulao is ready to serve.