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Green Peas Pulao
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings:
3
-4
Author:
Maria Jose Martin
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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
Heat ghee in a wide and deep pan.
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.