Matar Pulao / Aromatic Peas Rice by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h25
Hard

4 servings

🫛

150 g

Peas

🧂

12 g

Salt

🧄

10 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

🟡

2 g

Curry Powder

🌿

8 g

Whole Garam Masala

🧅

150 g

Onion

🍅

90 g

Tomato

🌶️

20 g

Green Chilli

🥛

2 tbsp

Yoghurt

🧊

10 g

Chicken Stock Cube

🫗

45 ml

Oil

🍚

590 g

Rice

💧

1.2 l

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Rinse 2 1/2 cups basmati rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs mostly clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 to 60 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
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  2. Step 2/12

    Slice 1 onion and 2 green chilies. Dice 1 small tomato.

    onion
    green chili
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  3. Step 3/12

    Heat 3 tbsp cooking oil in a large cooking pot over medium-high heat. Fry the sliced onion until deep golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    cooking oil
    onion
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    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/12

    Add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 tbsp whole garam masala to the pot. Stir for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

    ginger garlic paste
    whole garam masala
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  5. Step 5/12

    Add the diced tomato and sliced green chilies. Cook until the tomato softens and the oil begins to separate, about 5 to 7 minutes.

    tomato
    green chili
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  6. Step 6/12

    Stir in 2 tbsp plain yogurt, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, and 2 tsp salt. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring until the yogurt is incorporated.

    plain yogurt
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    salt
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  7. Step 7/12

    Add 1 cup green peas and stir to coat them in the spiced onion mixture. Cook for 2 minutes.

    green peas
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  8. Step 8/12

    Pour 5 cups water into the pot and add 1 tsp curry powder. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat.

    water
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  9. Step 9/12

    Crush 1 chicken pulao stock cube into the boiling liquid. Simmer until the green peas are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

    chicken pulao stock cube
    green peas
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  10. Step 10/12

    Drain the soaked basmati rice and add it to the pot. Cook uncovered over high heat until the water has nearly evaporated and craters appear on the rice surface, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    basmati rice
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    🧺fine-mesh sieve
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/12

    Cover the pot tightly with its lid and reduce the heat to very low. Steam the pulao on dum until the rice is tender and fluffy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    basmati rice
    green peas
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  12. Step 12/12

    Rest the pulao covered for 5 minutes. Gently fluff the rice with a wooden spoon and serve hot with chutney, raita or tzatziki, and kebabs if desired.

    basmati rice
    green peas
    🍲large cooking pot with lid
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Vegetables, Liquids

Ingredients

Peas, Salt, Ginger garlic paste, Red chilli powder, Curry powder, Whole garam masala, Onion, Tomato, Green chilli, Yoghurt, Chicken stock cube, Oil, Rice, Water

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free

Calories

465 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 84g, Fat: 10g, Fiber: 5g, Sugars: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 960mg, Potassium: 285mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Calcium: 85mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 13mg, Vitamin A: 55mcg, Folate: 145mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large cooking pot with lid, fine-mesh sieve, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family Meal, Comfort Food

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, Lahore

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Separate grains, Soft peas

Flavors

Aromatic, Savory, Spicy, Warmly spiced, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 1 hour if ambient temperature exceeds 32°C / 90°F), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 2 months (Portion into freezer-safe airtight containers,Freeze within 2 hours of cooking,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)