Matar Pulao (Rice With Peas)

Serves: 2

Leola Gaylord

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

47

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

2 tsps

Garlic Powder

4 cups

Water

Directions:

1

Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat

2

Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks

3

Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices

4

Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices

5

Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes

6

Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan

7

Season with a little salt

8

Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed

9

Taste, and adjust the salt before serving