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Aloo Matar Pulao

Cultural Context

Aloo Matar Pulao is a popular North Indian dish that combines rice with potatoes and green peas, often enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a comforting one-pot meal, commonly prepared during family gatherings and festive occasions. The dish reflects the simplicity and richness of Indian home cooking, making it a staple in many households.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 Cup Rice (Basmati)
1 cup green peas
2 medium Potatoes cut into small pieces
2 Sliced Onions
1 1/2 tbsp of crushed ginger and garlic
1 Tomato finely chopped
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp curry powder
to taste Salt
1 or 2 chopped green chilli
4 tbsp oil
3-4 cloves
1.5 pint/ 4cups of hot water

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more vitamins, while yams can be more budget-friendly.

1

Heat oil in a deep bottom vessel on medium flame. When the oil is hot hot add onions and give it a mix until it turns golden brown. Add cloves, cumin and black peppers, crushed coriander seeds garlic and ginger and mix well. Add chilli and tomatoes mix well until well combined with masalas.

2

Now add potatoes, peas and salt to taste then mix again. After 2-3 minutes add 1.5 pint/ 4cups of hot water, rice and mix well. Now cover it with a lid and let it cook on low flame for 15 minutes.

3

Aloo peas pulao is cooked - turn off the flame and remove it in a serving plate. Garnish and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

deep bottom vessel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegan

Also Known As

Potato Pea RiceAloo Matar Rice

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