Green Peas Pulao
Servings: 3 -4
Green Peas Pulao is a variety rice made with green peas and spices and coconut milk. This flavor packed rice dish pairs well with any veg or non veg sides.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice I've used Jeerakashala / Kaima rice, you can use Basmati rice too
- 3 Cardamom crushed
- 1 medium piece Cinnamon
- 2 Cloves
- 1-2 Bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp Cumin
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Crushed ginger & garlic each
- 2 Green chilli crushed
- 2/3 cup Peas I used frozen peas
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Chopped coriander & mint leaves each
- 1 3/4 cups Water
- Salt
- 1-2 tbsp Ghee
Instructions
- Add whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf & cumin). Fry for a min.
- Add chopped onion and cook till it becomes soft, no need to brown.
- Add crushed ginger, garlic & green chilli. Cook for 2-3 mins.
- Add peas and chopped mint & coriander leaves, salt & lemon juice. Cook for 2-3 mins.
- Add washed & drained rice. Stir on lowest flame for 3-4 mins.
- Add water & bring it to boil. Let it simmer for 7-8 mins, or until the water is dried completely and rice is cooked.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve hot with your choice of side dish
Notes
I've used 1 3/4 cups of water instead of 2 cups. I feel this helps to cook the rice perfectly without being mushy.
