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MATAR PULAO
Matar pulao is perfect for creating a comforting and healthy veggie side or main dish. A pulao, known as pilaf, is typically made with rice and loaded with fresh or frozen vegetables. The shining stars in this peas pulao are definitely the green peas. They are cooked with classic Indian spices and onions that add delicious notes, but without overpowering the earthy pea flavor. The combination of basmati rice, caramelized onions, and lightly sweet peas create a rustic and hearty dish that you’re sure to love.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 2½ cups water for pressure cooker
- 1¼ to 1½ cup green peas
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 to 2 green chilies slit
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 10 cashews
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Whole spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 4 to 5 green cardamoms
- 4 to 5 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 inch cinnamon piece
HOW TO COOK MATAR PULAO
- Press the saute button and pour ghee/oil to the inner pot of instant pot.
- Add the spices & saute for 30 seconds.
- If using onion, add them along with green chilli and fry until they turn light golden.
- Then add ginger garlic paste and fry just for 30 seconds.
- Quickly add in peas & mint leaves. Fry for 2 mins.
- Add 1½ cup soaked & drained rice. Optionally you can also fry the rice for 2 mins.
- Pour 1¾ cups water. Press cancel. Stir in some salt & taste it. If needed add more. Deglaze the pot to release any bits of food stuck at the bottom.
- Secure the lid of the instant pot & set the pressure release handle to sealing.
- Press the pressure cook button (high pressure) and set the timer for 5 mins.
- When the IP beeps, wait for 4 to 5 mins and then do a manual pressure release by moving the vent from sealing to venting. For softer rice, you can let the pressure drop naturally for 8 mins & then release the rest.
- Peas pulao is ready. Fluff up with a fork. Serve with raita
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