Peas Pulao

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 2 cups

Green peas - 2 cups

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Oil - 2 tbsp

Onions - 2 cups ( sliced)

Cardamon - 6 pcs

Cinnamon - 4 inch piece

Bay leaves - 3

Ginger - 2 inch piece

Green chillies - 8 ( as per taste)

Salt - as per taste

Garam Masala - 2 tbsp

Coriander leaves - for garnishing

Procedure:

1. Soak the rice for about 20 to 30 min.

2. In a big Pan pour the oil and once the oil is hot enough add Cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon and cardamon. Fry them until a nice aroma comes from the spices.

3. Mean while grind the ginger and green chillies into fine paste.

4. Into the pan add the onions and fry till translucent. Then add the ginger-chilli paste to it.

5. Add the peas and continue to cook for about 10 min.

6. Now add the soaked rice and pour water ( for 1 cup of basmati , I have used 1 and half cup of water. This may vary depending on the brand). Also add the salt and garam masala.

7. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 10 min on high flame. Then reduce it to low to medium flame until the rice is well done. Be sure to check and stir the rice so that rice would not stick to the bottom.

8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with any raita.