R..Mutter Pulav

MATTAR PULAO (Green Pea Pulao)

Ingredients

* Basmati Rice 500 gms, washed & soaked for 1/2 an hour
* Onion 1, sliced
* Green peas 2 cups, parboiled
* Ghee 170 gms
* Bay leaf 1
* Peepercorns 8
* Cinnamon stick 3 inches
* Cardamom 2
* Cloves 8
* Cashews 50 gms
* Raisins 100 gms
* Salt to taste



Method

* Fry the onions in a pan with the ghee till brown.
* Fry the cashews and raisins and keep aside.
* Add cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and cardamoms and fry for a minute.
* Then add the rice and fry on low heat so that the rice grains are coated with the ghee.
* Add the green peas and fry for another 3 minutes.
* Add salt and cover the rice with double its amount of boiling water.
* Bring to a boil and then simmer till the water is absorbed.
* Garnish with the fried cashews and raisins and serve hot.