Mutterpulaoricepilafwithpeas Recipes

MATAR PULAO (RICE WITH PEAS)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
• Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.

MUTTER PULAO (RICE PILAF WITH PEAS)

Steps:

• In a pot, heat up the oil on medium high heat.
• Add the onion and cook till it softens, becomes translucent and releases its water. Do not brown or dry out.
• Add cloves, bay leaf, cardamom, peppercorn and cumin.
• Fry for about a minute or so.
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Stir and fry a bit. If it looks a little dry add a little bit of the chicken stock that you have aside.
• Add the garlic and ginger paste, stir fry a minute or two.
• Add the peas and chicken stock and let it warm up but not to a boil.
• Add rice and salt to taste. Stir well. Increase heat to high. Let the rice come to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes.
• Give a quick stir, cover with lid and turn heat down to medium and let cook for 15 minutes.
• Turn the stove off. Do not uncover the rice or move it from the stove. Let it sit in its steam for 5-10 minutes as the stove cools down allowing the rice to become fluffy.
• Serve hot!