GREEN PEAS PULAO / MATAR PULAO / MATAR RICE

There are a few different ways to make peas pulao but this way I feel very easy and quick and it is mildly spiced pulao. This pulao is a dish in which rice is cooked with few spices and the result comes out awesome and aromatic as there is a combination of spices and green peas which compliment each other and impart an aromatic flovour to the pulao. I love pulao recipes on a busy day because unlike the South Indian food that I usually cook, various pulao recipes make for great one pot meals if you add enough vegetables to them, or it makes for a quick when you are toiling over a more complicated and richer side dish like say any kofta curry. Here is the recipe of Green peas pulao Indian style rice that cooks in jiffy which is easy and looks so elegant. So do try it and let me know your suggestions and tips if any in the comment box below.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Cup Basamati Rice [any brand]
1 Cup Blanched Green Peas
1 tablespoon Oil
1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
A Pinch of Asafoetida
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
2 teaspoon Goda Masala / Garam Masala
Salt to taste
2 Cups Hot Water

Masala to be ground:
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Clove
4 Black Pepper
4-5 Green Cardamom
1 Black Cardamom
Few Sprigs Coriander
1 Sprig Curry Leaves

METHOD:
STEP 1 - Wash the rice under running water.

Drain excess water and soak them for 20-30 minutes.

STEP 2 - In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients under the title 'Masala to be ground".

Make a paste with it and keep aside.

STEP 3 - Now add oil in a wide and heavy bottomed pan, crackle mustard and cumin seeds.

STEP 4 - After that add a pinch os Asafoetida and turmeric powder followed by the ground masala. [Here in hurry I forget to add the ground masala so added it later.]

STEP 5 - Saute for 1-2 minutes.

STEP 6 - Add soaked rice in it

and give a nice stir and mix well with the masala till the masala coats the rice.

STEP 7 - Now add hot water in it and give a gentle stir and

 bring it to boil.

STEP 8 - When the rice is 3/4 cooked,

add blanched green peas and mix well.

STEP 9 - Add garam masasla powder and salt in it and mix well. Cover the pan and cook further till done.

STEP 10 - Check by pressing one grain of rice with your fingers.

If rice is done switch off the flame and garnish the pulao with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Serve Hot green peas pulao with any of your favourite raita and a rich curry like malai kofta, paneer butter masala and enjoy.