ALOO MATAR KA PULAO ( INDIAN RICE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS )

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Found the recipe on an Indian cooking website & believe it to be the same dish that my friend Raksha used to make for me.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups basmati rice (or long grain rice)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup shelled green peas
1 cup potato, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons powdered coriander seeds
1 teaspoon powdered garam masala
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
  • In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
  • When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
  • Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Valerie Drywater
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This pulao is a great comfort food. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Osin Oz
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I love the aroma of this pulao when it's cooking. It fills my whole house with a warm and inviting smell.


Deniece Powell
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This pulao is a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Saacid ismaaciil
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I've never made pulao before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm definitely going to try other pulao recipes in the future.


zaram bacha
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This pulao is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Purnendu Chakryborty
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I love the way the spices in this pulao bloom in my mouth.


horran fatima
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This pulao is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Nwalozie Jocelyne
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I made this pulao for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Dipak kumar Danuwar
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This pulao is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's really flavorful.


Samandar Haydarov
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I love the addition of peas to this pulao. They add a nice pop of color and flavor.


Saidu Abdullahi Babangata
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This pulao is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some rice leftover from dinner, and this is a great way to turn it into a new and exciting dish.


Mussa Gujjar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this pulao was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The end result was a delicious and flavorful dish that my whole family enjoyed.


H Kawsar
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I've made this pulao several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes and peas add a nice texture and flavor to the rice, and the spices give it a warm and inviting aroma.


Sandra Perez
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This aloo matar ka pulao was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.