A - Z Rice Dishes ~ P for Peas Pulao

I went back and forth between rice dishes that started with words like 'Paneer', 'Potato', 'Peanut' and 'Parsi' until a week ago, not able to decide what to cook for today. And finally settled with one of the simple and mild pulao dishes from India, the peas pulao or matar pulao as it is called in Hindi. I didn't realize that I hadn't posted the recipe until my husband suggested it. It is very simple to make and makes a great beginner dish.

Ingredients:
1 cup Basmati rice
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
3 cloves
2 to 3 cardamom pods
2 one inch cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. ginger garlic paste
2 green chillies, chopped
1 big onion, peeled and finely sliced
2 tbsp. mint &/or cilantro leaves
1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh green peas
Salt to taste
1.5 cup water

Method:
* Wash the rice thoroughly and soak in water for about 20 to 30 minutes.
* Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, whole spices and bay leaf. Saute until cumin seeds turn brownish and add ginger garlic paste. Saute for few seconds and add chillies and onion. Continue to cook and when onion turns golden brown, add mint / cilantro leaves and peas. Also add drained rice and stir for few seconds. Next add water and salt.
* If continuing to cook in the pan, cover it and cook on low flame until the rice is done. Or transfer the above mixture to a small pressure cooker and cook for 3 whistles.
* Serve it warm with raita or plain yogurt.

Recipes so far in A - Z Rice Dishes,
A for Achaari Chole Pulao
B for Bhuna Khichuri
C for Chintapandu Pulihora
D for Dindigul Thalapakatti Veg Biryani
E for Ellorai / Ellotharai  
F for Fodnicha Bhaat 
G for Gongura Pulihora 
H for Hare Moong ki Chaaswaali Khichdi 
I for Iyengar Style Kadambam 
J for Jodhpuri Vegetable Pulao 
K for Kaju - Karivepaku Annam 
L for Lilva Khichdi
M for Mamidikaaya - Kobbari Pulihora 
N for Narali Bhaat
O for Oliya 

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