Matar Pulao (Peas Pilaf) Ingredients 2 cups basmati or any long or medium grain rice (wash till water runs clear & soak for 30 mins)2 tbsp oil2 bay leaves1 cinnamom stick3 cloves3 cardamom1 tsp cumin seeds2 cups onion (sliced)6 cloves garlic1 inch ginger3 green chillies1&1/2 cup coconut milk1 cup water1 tsp salt1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)2 tbsp mint leaves Steps Add garlic, ginger & chillies into a blender or food processor, blend till it becomes a fine paste & set aside.Heat oil in a pot on medium high.Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cumin, stir well & sauté for 1 min.Add onion & cook till they turn translucent.Add garlic ginger paste, sauté for 1 min & add rice.Stir well, add coconut milk, water & salt, cover & bring to a boil.Lower heat to medium low, scatter peas on the surface & continue cooking rice until all the water has been absorbed by the rice.Turn off the heat, leave the lid on & set aside for 10 mins.Fluff rice with a fork, taste to adjust seasoning, sprinkle mint leaves & serve. Source : www.instagram.com
