Green Peas Pulao Recipe, Matar Pulao Recipe
A delicious matar pulao recipe made with green peas that is quick, simple and easy to make.
Servings 4 people
Calories 400kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice cooked (check notes if you want to cook the rice together)
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- garam masala cinnamon, shahi jeera, cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf etc.)
- 2 onions finely sliced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil and add garam masala and onions. Fry until the onion turns golden brown in color.
- Add peas, turmeric powder and salt. Give it a quick stir. Next, add sufficient water and cook until the peas are done.
- Add the cooked rice.
- Mix well to evenly coat the rice with the masala. Your matar pulao is ready to serve.
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Notes
- If you want to cook rice along with the masala then add rice along with peas and for every 1 cup of rice, add 2 cups of water. Cook on high heat till water evaporates and lower the heat to cook further 10 minutes.
- You can add garam masala powder for enhanced taste and flavor.
- Frozen peas can be used instead of fresh peas.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 82.4g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 3.5g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 5mg