Matar Pulao (Peas Pulao)

Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao is a quick, filling, one pot, flavorful rice dish that is nutritious as well as takes care of your carb cravings. You can have it with any Indian curry or lentils. Here is how to make matar pulao or peas pulao at home.

Looking for something quick yet delicious to make? Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao is a quick, filling, one pot meal that is nutritious as well as takes care of your carb cravings. Prepared by cooking rice with spices and peas, this dish can also be served to kids, who love it for its mild flavor and taste.

I love to make Mutter Pulao recipe for parties as it takes just a few more minutes than the simple boiled rice but tastes many times better. There shouldn’t be any second thought on this right?

Whether pressure cooked or prepared in an electric cooker, it is just as tasty, and the texture of the rice and mild fragrance of the condiments makes it a special dish that can even be prepared during special occasions and festivities. Use good quality long grain basmati rice to make this green peas pulao as it gives it a very nice aroma and texture.

Matar Pulao can be served with plain yoghurt, a Mango Mint Raita or Boondi Burani Raita. 

Tips to make best Mutter Pulao

Use long grain basmati rice to make matar Pulao. The grains are long and very fragrant giving this peas pulao a lovely aroma and texture.

If the rice is old, it’s best for making pulao. So choose rice that is atleast 2 years old.

You can use fresh or frozen peas to make peas pulao. If using fresh peas, cook them until they are softened before adding them in the rice.

You can add some garam masala powder and fried onion to your pulao to give it a slightly different taste.

Adding some sliced onion in the ghee and frying until they turn golden brown and then adding rice in the pan also lends a very nice taste to the pulao.

Adding a few lemon drops while cooking the rice makes it fluffy and whiter. So do add a few drops while cooking it.

Washing the rice prior to cooking makes it fluffier too.

Try adding some fried panner cubes to make a nice Matar Paneer Pulao.

Crush the whole spices a bit to release their aroma in the rice to their best.

How to make Matar Pulao in pressure cooker?

To make matar pulao in a pressure cooker, follow the steps as below  until adding water and then put the lid of the pressure cooker. Pressure cooke for 2 whistles on high heat and then turn off the heat. Let the pressure release on it’s own and then open the lid and fluff the rice.

How to make Matar Pulao in microwave?

To make matar pulao in microwave, het ghee in a microwave safe pan for 2 minutes. Add cumin seeds and micro on high for 30 seconds. Add whole spices and micro for 30 minutes. Now add soaked rice, water, peas and salt and micro for 10 minutes. If the rice is not cooked, micro for another 3-4 minutes.

What to eat with Matar Pulav?

You can serve matar pulao with any Indian curry or just pickle and a raita. It goes well with lentils too.

How to make Green Peas pulao with coconut milk

To make green peas pulao with coconut milk, replace water with thin coconut milk and follow the remaining process as mentioned below.

How to make spicy Masala Matar Pulao?

Ingredients

• Long grain basmati rice – 1 cup
• Mustard Oil – 3 tbsp
• Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
• Cloves – 2-3
• Black peppercorns – 5-6
• Black cardamom – 1
• Bay Leaf – 1
• Onion – 1 cup (Thinly Sliced)
• Ginger – 1 tsp (Finely chopped)
• Garlic – 1 tsp (Finely Chopped)
• Biryani Masala – 2 tsp
• Green Chillies – 2-3 (Slit into half)
• Tomato – 1 (Cut into rounds)
• Peas – 1 cup
• Lemon – 2-3 slices 
• Water – 2 cups
• Salt to taste
• Fresh Coriander – 2 tbsp (Chopped)

Method

• Wash the rice and soak in water for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, black cardamom and bay leaf.
• Let them crackle for a few seconds.
• Add onion and fry until it is lightly browned.
• Add ginger and garlic and fry for 2-3 minutes.
• Now add biryani masala and cook for a minute.
• Add green chillies, tomatoes, peas and lemon slices.
• Drain the rice and add it in the pan alomg with salt.
• Add water and coriander and put the lid of the pan.
• Cook until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
• Let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
• Fluff the biryani using a fork.
• Serve hot.

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How to make Peas Pulao Step by Step

Heat ghee in a pan.

Add cumin seeds and fry for a few seconds.

Slightly crush cloves, black cardamom and black peppercorns and add them in the ghee.

Drain the rice. Add soaked rice along with lemon juice, salt, peas and 4 cups of water in the pan.

Cover the pan and cook the pulao on low heat till rice is done.

Remove the pan from heat and let the pulao rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.

Matar Pulav Recipe Video

Matar Pulao Recipe

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