Best Matar Pulao Recipe at Home 2023

Best Matar Pulao Recipe and Nutrition information

Matar pulao, also known as green pea pulao, is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with green peas and spices. Here is a recipe for making delicious Best Matar Pulao Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf.
3. When the spices start to sizzle, add the chopped onion and cook until it is golden brown.
4. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and garam masala. Cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the green peas and salt to the pan and stir to combine.
6. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Stir to coat the rice with the spices and green peas.
7. Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
9. Serve the matar pulao hot with your choice of side dish. Enjoy!

Let me know in the comment box if you have any questions or suggestions.

You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots and bell peppers, to the pulao for added flavor and nutrition.

Nutrition information

Here is the approximate nutrition information for one serving (assuming four servings in total):

Calories: 326

Carbohydrates: 55g

Protein: 7g

Fat: 8g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Cholesterol: 10mg

Sodium: 627mg

Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 4g