Mattar Pulao (Peas Pilau)

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati Rice
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1″ root ginger, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1″ stick cinnamon
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 cups hot water
• salt to taste

How to cook

1. Rinse the rise and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
2. Heat the oil over a medium flame and the cook the onions until softened and only slightly browned.
3. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon and cumin seeds; allow the seeds to change colour.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 2 mins or until slightly browned.
5. Stir in the peas and cook for 3-4 mins.
6. Add the rice and stir fry for 20-30 secs.
7. Add the water with the salt and bring to boil.
8. Seal the pan with foil and cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 25 mins (use a heat diffuser beneath the pan if it is not a non-stick pan).
9. Remove from the heat and allow to settle for 5 mins before serving.