Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas) Recipe). This is very easy recipe, with basmati rice and green peas. It is very mild and fragrant, and great as a side dish, or for those picky kids who don't like their peas. The word 'matar' means green peas in Urdu.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 whole cloves

3 black cardamom seeds

6 whole black peppercorns

2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 tablespoons water

1 cup frozen green peas

thawed

2 cups uncooked basmati rice

rinsed and drained

4 cups water

salt to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves cardamom seeds peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil then cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste and adjust the salt before serving.

Nutritional Information

Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 312.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 13%

Carbohydrates: 58.7g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 3.2g 13%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 526.4IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.4mg 26%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 5mg 8%

Folate: 120.8mcg 30%

Calcium: 52.2mg 5%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 33.4mg 12%

Potassium: 138.4mg 4%

Sodium: 63.4mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 47.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.