Introduction
About this Recipe
By: Complete Food Company
Matar Pulao is a tasty rice dish made with green peas. It is soft, smells really good, and looks so pretty! The rice is fluffy coated with my special green masala with green peas. Kids and grown-ups both love it!
Ingredients
For Green masala-
- 1 big coriander leaves bunch
- Green chili – 5
- Cumin powder – 1.5 tsp
- Coriander powder- 1 tsp
- Ginger – 2”
- Garlic – 8-10
- Mint leaves – 8-10
- Ice cubes- 2
- Water – 1/4 cup
- Salt – 1 tspFor Rice–
- Basmati rice – 1 cup
- Water – 1.5 cups
- Green peas (matar) – 1 cup (fresh or frozen)
- Ghee or oil – 4 tbsp
- Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
- Bay leaf – 1
- Maze – 1
- Peppercorn – 5-6
- Salt – to taste
- Coriander – for garnish (optional)
But the best part? The green masala!
This green masala is made with lots of fresh things like coriander leaves, mint, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and some spices. We even add a few ice cubes and a little water to blend it nice and smooth. It turns into a bright green paste — like a magic sauce that makes the rice super tasty!
We cook this green masala with some whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, pepper, and maze. Then we add green peas, rice, water, and a little salt. After just a short time in the cooker — puff! It’s done!
The rice comes out fluffy, green, and full of flavor. It’s fun to eat and smells like a garden. You can eat it with curd, salad, or just like that.
That’s why many moms and dads like to make Matar Pulao on busy days. It cooks fast and fills your tummy with warm, happy food. You can eat it with curd, pickles if you like!
Servings
4
Ready In:
45min
Good For:
Main Course
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Wash and soak the rice for 20–30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Step 2
For green masala, add coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mint leaves, ice cubes and water and blend it together. Keep this aside.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pressure cooker. And Add whole spices (cumin, bay leaf, maze, peppercorns). Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
Step 4
Add prepared green masala and sauté for 5 minutes on medium flame.
Add green peas. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
Step 5
Add the soaked rice and gently stir for a minute.
Pour in 1.5 cups of water, add salt, few mint leaves and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
Step 6
Let it rest for a few minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.
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