Matar Pulao (Peas Rice) by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h25
Medium

4 servings

🫛

240 ml

Peas

🧂

10 g

Salt

🫚

10 g

Ginger Garlic Paste

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

🌿

5 g

Whole Garam Masala

🍃

0.6 g

Bay Leaves

🧅

300 g

Onion

🍅

100 g

Tomato

🌶️

10 g

Green Chilli

🥛

2 tbsp

Yoghurt

🧊

10 g

Chicken Stock Cube

🫗

30 ml

Oil

🍚

500 g

Rice

💧

1.2 l

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/19

    Rinse the basmati rice with cold water until the water runs mostly clear.

    basmati rice
    water
    🧺colander

  2. Step 2/19

    Soak the rinsed basmati rice in water for 30 to 60 minutes.

    basmati rice
    water
    🧺colander

  3. Step 3/19

    Drain the soaked basmati rice thoroughly and set it aside.

    basmati rice
    🧺colander

  4. Step 4/19

    Slice the 2 onions, tomato, and 2 green chilies.

    onion
    tomato
    green chili
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/19

    Heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.

    cooking oil
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/19

    Fry the sliced onions in the hot oil until deep golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.

    onion
    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/19

    Add 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste and 1 tablespoon whole garam masala to the pot.

    ginger garlic paste
    whole garam masala
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/19

    Cook the aromatics for 1 minute, stirring until fragrant.

    ginger garlic paste
    whole garam masala
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/19

    Stir in the sliced tomato and 2 tablespoons plain yogurt.

    tomato
    plain yogurt
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/19

    Add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder and 2 teaspoons salt.

    red chili powder
    salt
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/19

    Add the sliced green chilies and cook the masala until the tomato is soft and the oil begins to separate.

    green chili
    tomato
    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  12. Step 12/19

    Add 1 cup green peas and stir them through the masala for 1 minute.

    green peas
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/19

    Pour 1.2 liters water into the pot and bring it to a boil.

    water
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/19

    Crush and add 1/2 chicken stock cube, then simmer until the green peas are almost tender, about 5 minutes.

    chicken stock cube
    green peas
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/19

    Add the drained basmati rice and gently spread it into an even layer.

    basmati rice
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/19

    Cook uncovered over high heat until the water has mostly evaporated and steam holes appear in the rice.

    basmati rice
    water

  17. Step 17/19

    Cover the pot tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes to steam the rice.

    basmati rice

  18. Step 18/19

    Rest the pulao, covered and off the heat, for 10 minutes.

    basmati rice

  19. Step 19/19

    Fluff the Matar Pulao gently and serve hot.

    basmati rice
    green peas
    🥄serving spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Spices, Vegetables, Stock, Liquids

Ingredients

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

Allergens

Celery, Soy

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Egg-free, Pescatarian

Calories

370 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 8g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 830mg, Potassium: 310mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Calcium: 60mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin A: 55µg, Folate: 75µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

45 minutes

Cooking

40 minutes

Overall

1 hour 25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

19 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cup, measuring spoons, colander, chef's knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, serving spoon

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Side Dish, Rice Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Friday meal, Family meal, Festive meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Moist, Lightly oily

Flavors

Savory, Aromatic, Spicy, Earthy, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 1 month (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze in individual portions,Thaw in the fridge before reheating)