Fluffy Stovetop Pakistani Peas Pulao
Fluffy Pakistani Stovetop Peas Pulao is matar pulao which showcases the perfect fusion of peas and rice infused with aromatic whole spices.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1½ cup peas
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 green peppers
- 1½ tsp kosher salt or as needed
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder
Whole spices
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 black cardamoms
- 1 anise star
- 2 green cardamom
Instructions
- Soak the rice for 25-30 minutes, drain it's water. Set aside.
- In a medium pot, on a medium heat, add oil, and let it heat up.
- Add onion and green pepper, sauté it until the onion is brown.
- Next add whole spices and mix well.
- Add ginger garlic paste.
- Now add peas and mix well.
- Add salt and Garam Masala Powder and mix well.
- Next add water, mix well.
- Add rice and let it cook for few minutes.
- When half of the water is evaporated then place the lid on the pot.
- Remember you're cooking on medium heat for 5-7 minutes now.
- Next turn the stove to low heat for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the stove and let it sit there for 5 more minutes.
- Take off the lid and check the rice
- Enjoy with some raita and/or chutney.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 592mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg