How To Make Simple Matar Pulao / Easy And Quick Matar Pulao Recipe

#matarpulao #pulaorecipe #chawalrice #peaspulao What is Matar Pulao? Matar in Hindi is Green Peas and Pulao refers to a flavourful rice dish, so this dish is basically a flavourful one pot dish made using fresh green peas, long grain basmati rice and a few spices. Also called Matar wale Chawal, this peas pulao is a quick (under 30 minutes) one pot dish which is prepared especially in winters when fresh peas are in season. However, with the availability of frozen peas all round the year, you can make this mutter pulao any time you want. Matar Pulao is a beautifully lightly spiced North Indian Pulao that has a crunch from browned onions and a soft bite from green peas. This one is definitely a great accompaniment for your festive meals and if you like Jeera Rice, you are definitely going to love this pulao too. Peas Pulao | Matar Pulao This tasty Peas pulao is a quick and easy pulao – made entirely in a stove-top pressure cooker with details of making in a pan also listed in the recipe. The recipe is also vegan and gluten-free. Peas pulao is also called Matar Pulao, where ‘matar’ is the Hindi word for peas. About this recipe The shining star in my peas pulao recipe is green peas. Besides whole spices and onions, we do not add any other aromatics or herbs. So there is no overpowering of spices and herbs that mask the presence of green peas in this recipe. What you get as a result is a lovely aromatic peas pulao having subtle sweet tones of the green peas and of course the caramelized onions. For best results, I suggest adding fresh and tender green peas. Though frozen peas also work well, the best taste and flavor comes from adding fresh peas. Having said that you can make this matar pulao with either fresh or frozen green peas. I learned this peas pulao recipe from my mother-in-law. Usually, matar pulao is often made in many Punjabi homes. I also make it regularly as it gets done quickly and can be paired with any raita or a simple curry or dal. Unless I run out of fresh peas, I always prefer to use them for making this matar pulao or for other green pea recipes. As a variation, I also add potatoes or carrots in this pulao. For making any pulao it is best to use aged basmati rice as they give a perfect texture. You get separate grains of rice which are good to look at and eat. Ideally, when making pulao, the rice grains should be separate, fluffy, and not mushy. I usually cook peas pulao in a pressure cooker, but you can make it in a pan or in the Instant Pot. If cooking in a pan, then the water quantity should be increased a bit. I have mentioned the details below. Follow on my facebook page :   / priceless-cooking-112222520470762