Peas Pulao

Some of my posts would be one pot meals, which do not compromise on health and taste, as I find it very easy to finish off cooking and look forward to eating them quickly. Peas Pulao is one such dish that can be cooked in a jiffy. This is also such a great party dish that will impress your guests for sure. As they say, food is tasty when the cooking is simple.


Ingredients:

• Shelled Peas: 1 Cup 
• Basmati Rice: 1.5 Cups
• Onion - 1 Big or 2 medium
• Cloves - 4
• Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick
• Cardamom Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Bay Leaf - 1
• Salt - To Taste
• Coconut Milk (Thick) - 1 cup
• Green Chilli - 6 to 7
• Water - 2 cups
• Oil - 1 Tbsp
• Ghee - 1 Tbsp
• Coriander - For garnish

Method:

• Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
• Heat the vessel, and add ghee + oil.
• Once hot, add in the bay leaf, cloves, cardamon powder, cinnamon. Let it splutter.
• Add the green chilli and the onions.
• Cook till the onions are translucent. Add in the peas and stir for 5 minutes.
• Add in the rice and stir for a couple of minutes. Add Salt as per taste.
• Pour in the coconut milk and the water.
• Allow to cook and serve hot.

Note:

• As I have given this recipe for 1.5 cups of basmati rice, a total of 3 cups of water should suffice ( I have taken 1 cup of coconut milk plus 2 cups of water). You can adjust the proportion depending on how rich you would want this dish to be.
• I use frozen peas. You can use fresh peas as well. 
• If you increase the proportion of coconut milk, the dish would be richer in taste.
• I do not prefer a higher proportion of coconut milk, as it overpowers the mild fragrance and the lightness of this dish.
• Salt and Green chilli can be added as per your taste preference. 
• Best served hot with a simple onion raita and chips. the taste will definitely bowl you over.