16 January 2008

Peas Pulav


Ingredients:

Basmathi rice- 2 cups

Cloves- 3
Elachi-3
Pattai- 1" piece
Bay leaf- 1
Rose mokku- 1
Sombu / saunf- 1/2 tsp
Peas- 1 1/2 cups
Onion- 1/2 (sliced)
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
Salt
Water- 4 cups

Procedure:Heat equal parts of oil and ghee. Fry all the spices. Then add onions,ginger garlic paste and green chillies. When the onions gets cooked but does not change color add washed rice and fry for a few minutes. Then add peas, required water and salt. Close cooker and wait until vapor comes out of the cooker nozzle. Put vent on top,keep gas in medium and cook for 8 to 10 mins. Switch off gas. wait till done. open cooker, mix well and add chopped coriander leaves. Finally fry some cashews and add to rice. (I did not do it today , but adding cashews will make your rice look rich and definitely taste good).

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