About
Matar Pulao is a popular Indian dish made with rice, peas, and spices. It is a one-pot meal that is easy to make and can be served as a main course. The dish is usually made with basmati rice, green peas, onions, ginger, garlic, and a variety of spices such as cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. When served with a raita or dal, it makes for a complete meal.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
1.8
Fats
21.3
Carbs
1.4
Fibre
0.4
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Recipe
Ingredients
Basmati Rice
2 cups
Green Peas
2 cups
Onions, finely chopped
2
Tomatoes, finely chopped
2
Green Chillies, finely chopped
2
Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tablespoons
Coriander Powder
2 tablespoons
Cumin Powder
1 teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon
Ghee
2 tablespoons
Oil
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Water
2 cups
Directions
Step 1:
Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 minutes.
Step 2:
Heat ghee and oil in a pressure cooker.
Step 3:
Add the chopped onions and fry until golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a few minutes.
Step 5:
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry until soft.
Step 6:
Add the green chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder and garam masala. Fry for a few minutes.
Step 7:
Add the green peas and fry for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Add the soaked Basmati Rice and fry for a few minutes.
Step 9:
Add the water and salt to taste.
Step 10:
Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles.
Step 11:
Once the pressure is released, open the lid and fluff the Matar Pulao with a fork.
Step 12:
Serve hot with raita or any curry of your choice.
Did you know?
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13056 users have chowed down on Matar Pulao a whopping 22862 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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When was it eaten the most?
When it comes to Matar Pulao, our users are head over heels in december, but the interest cools down in may.
Who preferred this food the most?
It's official: Matar Pulao is the food of choice for 24-27 female, with people of >40 BMI also on board.
How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 13056 users have chowed down on Matar Pulao a whopping 22862 times.
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