MATAR PULAO

Matar Pulao or Peas Pulao is a delicious Pakistani side dish, that’s ready in just 20 minutes and pairs well with many main dishes such as this Chicken Korma and Easy Chicken Karahi.

Matar Pulao is basically basmati rice cooked with caramelized onions and peas. A lot of recipes call for aromatic whole spices such as cloves (laung or lavang), black pepper (sabut kaali mirch), and cinnamon stick (dar chini).

Oil Onion Peas Salt Water Basmati rice

Ingredients

Matar Pulao

Yield

4 Servings

Type

Pakistani, Pakistani/Indian

Time

25 Minutes

COURSE

Main Course

1

Heat oil in a pot and add the chopped onion. Fry until the onion is golden brown.

Instructions

2

Add a splash of water (about 1-2 tablespoons of water) and cover the pot with the lid.

3

Add the peas and salt, and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add the water and cover the pot with the lid. Bring the water to a boil, and then add the rice.

4

Cook the rice on medium-high heat until the most of the water has evaporated.

5

Lower the heat to the lowest setting, and cover the pot with the lid.

6

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