Matar Wale Chawal

Ingredients list for Matar Wale Chawal

• 1 cup Green peas (matar)
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes and drained
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 5-6 Black peppercorns
• 2 Green cardamoms
• 2 Cloves
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin seeds
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add black peppercorns, green cardamoms, cloves, bay leaves, cumin seeds, mix and saute till fragrant.
2. Add rice and mix well. Add salt and 3 cups water, mix well and let the mixture come to a boil.
3. Add green peas, mix well, cover and cook till rice is completely done.
4. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.