Name: Matar Pulao (Peas Pulao) – Home Cooking
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice; Enough to soak Water; 2 nos Green Chilli; 1 piece (small) Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic; 1.5 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 no Bay Leaf; 1 piece (small) Cinnamon; 2-3 pods Cardamom; 2-3 nos Cloves; 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 nos (large) Sliced Onion; 200 gms Green Peas; 1 tsp Salt; 1 1/4 cup (diluted) Coconut Milk; Few (optional) Mint Leaves

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~350 kcal

Recipe by Home Cooking on YouTube

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.

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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

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

dairy

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. Pulse 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. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 5: Sauté Onions and Green Chilies

Add 2 large thinly sliced onions and 2 slit green chilies. Sauté until the onions are transparent.

Step 6: Add Green Chilli Paste

Add the prepared coarse paste of ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté 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 steam 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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