Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)

Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)

Recipe by FKhan from allrecipes.com

Dinner,Side Dish 30 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 black cardamom seeds
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
  • Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 313
  • Carbohydrate: 59g
  • Fat: 5g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Sugar: 2g

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