Matar Pulao, Step-by-step recipe

Matar Pulao!!!

Step-by-step recipe:

■ Wash 11/2 cups basmati rice and soak it in water for 20 minutes, drain and keep it aside.

■ Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pot.

■ Add whole spices (1 bay leaf, 4 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 3 cloves and 10-12 black peppers).

• Add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds. Sauté until they turn fragrant.

■ Add 1/3 cup cashew nuts. Fry for few seconds until it changes colour.

■ Add 1 tbsp grated ginger and 3-4 chopped green chillies. Sauté until raw smell goes away.

■ Add 1 cup green peas and sauté for a minute.

■ Add soaked rice and gently mix everything.

■ Add salt and 1/2 tsp garam masala powder. Sauté for a minute.

• Add 2 1/2 cups of water and mix.

■ Add lemon juice.

■ Cover the pot with it's lid.

■ Cook until the water is completely absorbed.

■ Open the lid and gently fluff the rice.

■ Garnish with some chopped coriander