Matar Pulao (Peas Pulao) – Home Cooking
Recipe Summary
- A simple and easy-to-make pea pulao recipe, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, prepared in a pressure cooker with aromatic spices and coconut milk. This dish is quick to prepare and uses minimal ingredients.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Basmati Rice 1 cup
- Water Enough to soak
- Green Chilli 2 nos
- Ginger 1 piece (small)
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Ghee 1.5 tbsp
- Oil 2 tbsp
- Bay Leaf 1 no
- Cinnamon 1 piece (small)
- Cardamom 2-3 pods
- Cloves 2-3 nos
- Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
- Sliced Onion 2 nos (large)
- Green Peas 200 gms
- Salt 1 tsp
- Coconut Milk 1 1/4 cup (diluted)
- Mint Leaves Few (optional)
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Bowl
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 1 · Soak30 min
…r enough water to cover the rice, wash it a couple of times, and then soak it for about 30 minutes.
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Coconut milk?
- Equal parts heavy cream + 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- Whole milk + 1 tsp coconut oil (per cup)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Basmati Rice
Take 1 cup of long-grain Basmati rice in a bowl. Pour enough water to cover the rice, wash it a couple of times, and then soak it for about .
Step 2: Make Green Chilli Paste
In a grinder, add 2 green chilies, a small piece of ginger, and 4 cloves of garlic. it a few times to make a coarse paste.
Step 3: Heat Ghee and Oil
In a pressure cooker, add 1.5 tablespoons of ghee and 2 tablespoons of oil.
Step 4: Add Whole Spices
Once the ghee and oil are hot, add the whole spices: 1 bay leaf, a small piece of cinnamon, 2-3 cardamom pods, and 2-3 cloves. Also, add 1/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds. for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Sauté Onions and Green Chilies
Add 2 large thinly sliced onions and 2 slit green chilies. until the onions are transparent.
Step 6: Add Green Chilli Paste
Add the prepared coarse paste of ginger, garlic, and green chilies. for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
Step 7: Add Green Peas and Salt
Add 200 grams of fresh green peas and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well and cook for about .
Step 8: Add Soaked Rice
After , drain the soaked Basmati rice and add it to the pressure cooker. Gently mix the rice with the peas and other ingredients for about .
Step 9: Add Coconut Milk and Mint Leaves
Pour in 1 1/4 cup of diluted coconut milk. Add a few mint leaves (optional) and gently mix everything.
Step 10: Pressure Cook
Close the pressure cooker lid. Once starts to come out, place the weight. Pressure cook for 1 whistle on medium flame.
Step 11: Serve Matar Pulao
Once the pressure is released naturally, open the cooker. The Matar Pulao is ready. Fluff it gently with a fork and serve hot.
Pro Tips
• Soaking rice helps in even cooking and fluffy grains.
• Adjust green chilies to your spice preference.
• If you don't want coconut milk, you can use regular water instead.
Recipe Variations
• Can add other vegetables like potatoes or carrots.
• Can use vegetable broth instead of water/coconut milk for added flavor.
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