Peas Pulao

Starting my post with a heavy heart. I was indeed in a dilemma whether to post or not today. Then decided to make a tribute to the "Iron lady" of Tamil nadu by posting a simple recipe. So whenever we see this post in future we will remember our honourable CM,  Miss J. Jeyalalitha. May her soul rest in peace.

So coming to the recipe.. Peas pulao is a simple and tasty one pot meal. You can make it with frozen peas also but I usually prefer fresh peas.I guess many of you might be knowing this recipe. Since I got occupied with some other works bare with this simple post !! Lets see my version. 

Peas Pulav

Cuisine: Indian Category: Main Course Difficulty level: Easy Prep Time: 30 mins Cook time: 20 mins Servings: 2-3

Ingredients Basmati rice 1 Cup Peas 1/3 Cup Onion 2 medium sized Green chilli 2 medium sized Ginger Garlic Paste 1 heaped tsp Mint leaves 2 springs Corriander leaves 2 springs Salt 1 Tsp To Temper Jeera 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon A small piece Star anise 1 Bay leaf 1 Oil/Ghee 2 Tbsp Preparation     1.     Soak basmati rice in hot water for 30 minutes. In the mean time slice the onions and slit green chilies.

Method           1.     In pressure pan add oil and once it becomes hot temper with ingredients mentioned. Add onion, chili along with Ginger Garlic paste and saute till raw smell of the paste goes off.     2.     Add peas and saute for a minute. Add the soaked rice along with 3/4 cup water and salt.    3.     Add chopped coriander and mint leaves. Cook in medium flame for 1 or 2 whistles.

Notes       ·         Instead of water coconut milk or milk can be added.      ·         Always cook in medium flame if you make pulao directly in pressure pan. If you are keeping it in separate vessel cook for 3 whistles.       ·         Do not add more water the rice should be just immersed.      ·         Ghee / butter always give nice taste and flavour to any pulao.

Serve with raitha and chips :)