Peas pulao is a delicious and aromatic rice dish and can be prepared in a jiffy.

Peas pulao can be served with any spicy vegetable gravy or dal and also be packed for children’s lunch.

Time taken : 15 min

Serves : 2

Ingredients:

1. Basmati rice – ½ cup
2. Water – 1 cup
3. Fresh peas – ¼ cup
4. Ghee or any neutral oil – 1 tsp
5. Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
6. Cardamom – 1 No.
7. Red chilli – 2 Nos.
8. Salt – ½ tsp
9. Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Cooking method:

• Wash rice and keep aside.
• Heat a pan with oil (or ghee) and add cumin, cardamom & red chilli.
• Add washed rice and saute for 30 sec.
• Add fresh peas, water & salt and bring it to a boil.
• Close the pan and simmer until rice is cooked soft (approx 10 min).
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Please Note:

• Red chillies are added only for its aroma not for its heat, so no need to break them while frying.
• I find the flavour of red chillies very satisfying, but if you want you can sprinkle some white pepper powder.