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Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)

SUBMITTED BY: FKhan PHOTO BY: Bav

"This is very easy recipe, with basmati rice and green peas. It is very mild and fragrant, and great as a side dish, or for those picky kids who don't like their peas. The word 'matar' means green peas in Urdu."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 3 black cardamom seeds
  • 6 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
  2. Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2006 by MAMASUISSE
YUMMY and FRAGRANT!!! The scent kept bringing my whole family (ages 4-40) into the kitchen... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2006 by What a Dish!
Easy to make. I cut back on the rice and water but kept the spices the same. When I poured... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by thekaz1969
I found this recipe very bland. I don't know what would fix this - doubling or tripling the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2006 by brogli1
Fast, easy, and delicious. This fragrant rice dish is an excellent accompaniment to any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2008 by CATATWORK
This is good recipe but instead of plain water I use chicken broth or stock cube dissolved in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2007 by mashikra
Great recips. Something different for plain rice. I liked it, but you must really like spices... MORE


 
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Recipe Submitter:

FKhan
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Nutritional Information
Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 339

  • Total Fat: 5.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 103mg
  • Total Carbs: 64.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 7.2g

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