Matar Pulao Recipe: How To Make Green Peas Pulao

The matar pulao is a common household favourite that is prepared with basmati rice, peas and dry spices as the main ingredients. Here is a detailed procedure along with images and a video.

Posted By: Sowmya Subramanian

Monday, July 31, 2017, 15:59 [IST]

The matar pulao is a popular one-pot meal that is prepared across the country with slight variations. The main ingredients used are peas, basmati rice and whole spices. The aroma of the spices cooked with the sweetness of the peas will make your mouth water and this is a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.

The green peas pulao is a simple and quick, yet a delicious, meal and is a definite one to go in the lunch box for children and adults. It can also be a part of an elaborate dinner. In South Indian weddings, matar pulao is a mandatory part of the wedding buffet or sometimes even served for breakfast.

The peas pulao is usually paired with raita, pickle and papad. Some people like to eat it with dal too, to add more flavour to it. If you are interested in making this scrumptious meal, continue reading the step-by-step preparation method along with the images and a video on how to prepare the matar pulao.

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Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

25M

Total Time

40 Mins

Recipe By: Syeda Farah Noor

Recipe Type: Main Course

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

Oil - 2 tbsp

Badiyan (Star anise) - 2

Elaichi (cardamom) - 3 pods

Dalchini (cinnamon sticks) - 3-4

Laung (cloves) - 4-5

Onions (sliced) - 3 small-size

Dried red chillies - 2 medium size

Peas (soaked) - 1 medium-sized bowl

Turmeric powder - 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Ginger paste - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Basmati rice (soaked) - 2 cups

Water - 4 cups

How to Prepare

1. Add oil to a pressure cooker.

2. Add star anise, elaichi, cinnamon sticks and laung into the cooker.

3. Once it splutters, add onions and saute it until it turns golden brown.

4. Add the dried red chillies and saute.

5. Add the soaked peas and turmeric powder.

6. Further, add salt and garam masala and mix everything well.

7. Add garlic and ginger paste.

8. Then, add chilli powder, water and the soaked rice.

9. Mix well and pressure cook it for up to 2 whistles.

10. Serve hot.

Instructions

1. The basmati rice should be soaked for about 10-15 minutes before cooking.
2. The green peas should also be soaked for about 10 minutes.
3. You can add potato, according to your preference.
4. The rice should not be over-cooked, otherwise it can become mushy. Make sure the rice is separated, after cooking.

Nutritional Information