Peas Pulao

Peas pulao can be made when we have guests at home. Since there is no chopping of any veggies except onion it is a simple and quick lunch box rice recipe. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1 cup basmati rice, sona masoori can also be used
• 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 inch ginger
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
• Few springs of coriander leaves
• 6-8 green chillies
• 1 bay leaf
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 star anise
• 2-3 cardamon or elachi 
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• Ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

METHOD:

To make ground paste:

1. In a mixer jar add coconut, green chillies, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves and spices.
2. Grind to a smooth paste and keep aside.

To make Peas Pulao:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker and add bay leaf.
2. Add the sliced onions and saute them until they turn translucent.
3. Add the ground paste and saute until the raw smell is gone.
4. Add peas and saute for a minute.
5. Add washed and soaked rice and saute it for a minute.
6. Add 2 cups of water and salt and mix well.
7. Close the lid and on a medium flame cook for 3 whistles.
8. Open the lid after the pressure cooker cools and mix the rice gently.
9. Serve the pulao with raita or any curry.