Matar Pulao (Peas Pilaf)

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati or any long or medium grain rice (wash till water runs clear & soak for 30 mins)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cinnamom stick
• 3 cloves
• 3 cardamom
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 cups onion (sliced)
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 3 green chillies
• 1&1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tbsp mint leaves

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add garlic, ginger & chillies into a blender or food processor, blend till it becomes a fine paste & set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pot on medium high.

4. 4

   Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cumin, stir well & sauté for 1 min.

5. 5

   Add onion & cook till they turn translucent.

6. 6

   Add garlic ginger paste, sauté for 1 min & add rice.

7. 7

   Stir well, add coconut milk, water & salt, cover & bring to a boil.

8. 8

   Lower heat to medium low, scatter peas on the surface & continue cooking rice until all the water has been absorbed by the rice.

9. 9

   Turn off the heat, leave the lid on & set aside for 10 mins.

10. 10

    Fluff rice with a fork, taste to adjust seasoning, sprinkle mint leaves & serve.