We are very fortunate that in Pakistan we can get fresh vegetables. Peas are famous legume of all, am i right….? Matar pulao is a simple winter recipe. I prefer to make this in my lunch with potato cutlets… I myself love this.
INGREDIENTS:
Rice (rinse n soaked for 20 mins) | 2 cups |
Peas | 1 cup |
Tomato | 1 large |
Onion (sliced) | 1 large |
Sabut Garam Masala | 1 tbsp |
Crushed Red Chilli | 1.5 tsp |
Ginger Garlic Paste | 1 tsp |
Ginger Julienne (cut/crushed) | 1 tsp |
Green Chillies | 3 |
Oil | 1/2 cup |
Water | 3.5 cups |
Salt | as desired |
METHOD:
- Add oil in a pan and fry onions till they are golden brown.
- Now drain half onions and add gingr garlic paste and garam masala and fry them.
- Now add chopped tomatoes, stir until they soften.
- Now add crushed red chilli, salt and peas. Mix all well.
- Now add ginger and add water. Let it boil and then add 3 green chillies and rice.
- Let it cook till its done.
- Before dam sprinkle remaining half golden brown onions
- Serve with raita and enjoy.