Peas Pulao - Easy Pulao Varieties

Peas pulao is the easiest pulao variety which can be prepared even by beginners in a very short time. I have given a simple version of this pulao without any masala items. You can alter it according to your preference. Since this is a very mild pulao, it is suitable for kids as well. You can pair it up with a rich gravy or dry curry or just with a simple raita. This is ideal for lunch box and travel as well.

Peas Pulao Recipe

Serves  :  3 people

Ingredients

• Raw rice or Basmati rice  -  1 cup
• Fresh or frozen green peas  -  3/4 cup
• Green chilly  -  2 to 3 according to the spice level required
• Cumin seeds  -  1 tsp
• Bay leaf  -  1 or 2
• Onion  -  1 medium sized or 2 small sized onions
• Coriander leaves  -  little, finely chopped
• Salt  -  as required
• Water  -  1.5 cups
• Oil   -  1 tbsp
• Ghee  -  1 tbsp

Method

• Wash rice and soak it in water till immersing level for 20 to 30 minutes.
• Slice the onions lengthwise. Wash the green peas and keep it ready.
• In the pressure cooker, add oil and ghee and once it is heated, add cumin seeds and bay leaf.
• Once the cumin seeds crackle, add the chopped onion.
• Add the green peas and give a quick stir.
• Drain the water from the rice and add it. Add the chopped coriander leaves.
• Mix everything well and add the water along with salt required.
• Close the cooker and once high steam comes out, put the whistle and cook in low flame for 15 to 20 minutes. Since the rice is soaked, it will be cooked easily by just keeping in low flame. No need for whistles.
• Fluff the rice gently once pressure is released. Serve with raita, vadam or any side dish of your choice.
• I served with baby corn masala.

Notes

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• I have given 1 : 1.5 proportion for rice and water. Adjust according to the quality of rice.
• Soaking rice for longer time ensures easier cooking.
• Using both ghee and oil gives a great flavour to any pulao variety.
• Do not allow the onions to turn golden brown. It just needs to turn transparent.
• This dish tastes great only with fresh or frozen peas. Dried peas will not be suitable for this dish.
• Ginger garlic paste can be added for additional flavour.