Matar Pulao Recipe

Mithra M

January 19, 2017

Bring the delicious aroma of fresh green peas to your table with this recipe!

2 cups Basmati rice
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp Cumin seeds
1 tbsp shredded ginger
2 cups shelled peas
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
1 tsp Turmeric powder
Water

Wash the basmati rice well. Soak it in warm water for an hour. Strain the rice and set aside. Heat the ghee in a heavy pan, and fry the cumin seeds and ginger. Add the peas, garam masala, salt, turmeric and rice and stir well. Sauté for about a minute. Pour in four cups of water, and allow it to boil. Then, lower the flame and allow the mixture to simmer. Cover the pan and cook the rice for ten minutes, stirring occasionally. After, ten minutes, remove the rice from the stove and serve!

Nutritions

Calories
423

Sodium
15mg
0% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
79g
27% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Polysaturated Fat 0.93g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 0.45g 2%

Cholesterol 18mg 6%

Sodium 15mg 0%

Potassium 250mg 7%

Protein 8g 17%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 10%

Sugar 2g 5%

Vitamin A 557IU 11%

Vitamin B6 0.32mg 16%

Vitamin C 30mg 51%

Calcium 67mg 6%

Iron 5mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.