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Aloo Matar Pulao
| Main ingredients | Potatoes, Green peas, Basmati rice, Onion, Biryani masala, Garam masala, Fresh coriander leaves, Fresh mint leaves |
| Cuisine | Indian |
| Course | Rice |
| Prep time | 20-25 minutes |
| Cook time | 15-20 minutes |
| Serve | 4 |
| Taste | Savoury |
| Level of cooking | Easy |
| Others | Veg |
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
- ¾ cup shelled green peas
- 1½ cups Basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 4-5 black peppercorns
- 3-4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon biryani masala
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
- Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
- Raita to serve
Method
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add black peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves, mix and sauté till fragrant.
- Add onion, mix and sauté till golden brown. Add green peas, potatoes, salt, biryani masala, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 3½ cups water, mix and bring to a boil. Add garam masala powder, 1 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tbsp mint leaves and mix well.
- Add rice, mix and cover the cooker. Cook under pressure on medium heat for 4 whistles. Switch off heat and allow the pressure to reduce completely.
- Open the cooker, add remaining coriander leaves and remaining mint leaves and mix gently.
- Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with raita.
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