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Matar Pulao with Nuts

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"Basmati rice pilaf with peas, cashews and almonds. Similar to the rice pilaf served in Indian restaurants." — LUNACITY

Directions

Rinse the rice in 3 or 4 changes of water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat. Pour in the cumin seeds, and cook briefly until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick; continue cooking for another minute until the cinnamon stick absorbs the oil.
Pour in the rice, and stir well to completely coat with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, onion, and peas. Bring to a boil, cover with the lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice has absorbed all of the water, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Stir in the cashews and slivered almonds; cook until golden brown, then stir into the cooked rice.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

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Oct 04, 2006

i thought you needed alot of ingredients,which i thought would really yum plain old rice up ,it was just ok not brilliant

—clara alford,essex

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May 11, 2010

Probably not the kind of rice to make if you don't already have all of these unusual (to Westerners) spices in your cabinet, some of which are difficult to find if you don't have a local Indian Market. If you do, and if you love "real" Indian food, this rice is delicious and very authentic.

—AmandaNuchols

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6 Ratings

Jul 01, 2012

Consider adding the onion after the spices and cooking over medium heat for about 12 minutes until the onion is golden brown, then adding the rice and peas.

—Seathrun

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Nutrition

Calories
222 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
29.7 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
9.6 g
15%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
3.9 g
8%

Sodium
215 mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Matar Pulao with Nuts

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 222
** Calories from Fat: 87

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 9.6g 15 %
** Saturated Fat 1.5g 7 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 215mg 9 %
** Potassium 97mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 29.7g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
** Protein 3.9g 8 %
** Sugars 0.6g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 35 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.