Peas Pulao

Peas Pulao is easy and simple one pot meal. Peas and Basmati Rice are cooked in water seasoned with clove, cinnamon, bay leaf, onion and ginger-garlic paste. This yummy and aromatic peas pulao pairs well with various accompaniments and Indian curries like Dal Fry, Mixed Vegetable Sabzi, Paneer do pyaaz, Kadai paneer for vegetarians and chettinad pepper chicken masala, Egg Kurma for non-vegetarians,

Ingredients :

• Basmati Rice - 1 cup
• Green Peas - 1 cup
• Onion - 2 medium-sized
• Cinnamon - 1" stick
• Clove - 3
• Bay Leaf - 2
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
• Green Chili - 2
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method :

• Wash and soak basmati rice for half an hour.
• In a pan heat oil and season with cinnamon, clove and bay leaf.
• Add sliced onion, ginger-garlic paste, slit green chilies and saute till onions are translucent.
• Add peas and saute for a minute.
• Add 2 cups water, salt and let it come to a boil.
• When water is boiling add drained basmati rice and give a stir.
• If using pressure cooker, cover the lid and cook for 2 to 3 whistles. Else continue cooking till all the water is absorbed and then cover with lid and put it on low flame for 10 mins.
• Let it sit for 10 mins. Open the lid and mix gently.
• Serve it with your choice of accompaniments.