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Matar Pulao

Cultural Context

Matar Pulao is a popular North Indian rice dish made with basmati rice and green peas, often enjoyed as a comforting meal. It is commonly served during festivals, family gatherings, and as a quick weekday meal. The dish showcases the simplicity and richness of Indian cuisine, highlighting the use of aromatic spices and fresh ingredients.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup basmati rice
1 vegetable tube
1 piece of cinnamon
8 whole black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 glasses water
1 cup green peas
oil
2 onions
3 green chilies

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular long-grain rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while regular rice is often cheaper.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

1

Heat oil in a pot and fry sliced onions until translucent.

2

Add garlic paste and ginger paste, sauté for a moment.

3

Add the whole spices: cinnamon and black pepper.

4

Stir in the green chilies, chopped in half.

5

Add the vegetable tube and mix well.

6

Pour in 2 glasses of water and mash slightly if needed.

7

Add the soaked basmati rice to the pot.

8

Season with salt, keeping in mind the salt content of the vegetable tube.

9

Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

10

Check the water level after 10 minutes and adjust if necessary.

11

Let it cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Also Known As

Pea PulaoGreen Pea Rice

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