Matar Pulao

Matar Pulao also known as peas pulao, is very easy to cook and takes around 30 min. to prepare.

Ingredients:

* 2 tbsps vegetable oil or ghee
* 1 large onion chopped fine
* 1 cup fresh green peas
* 1 cup Basmati rice
* 3 cups water
* 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
* Salt to taste
* 1/2 cup warm water

Preparation:

* Wash the rice well in running water and keep aside to soak for 30 minutes.
* Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. When it is hot add the onions and cook till soft.
* Add the peas and stir well.
* Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
* Add the 3 cups of water, turmeric and salt to taste to the rice and set it up to boil on a medium flame.
* Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the flame to a simmer and cover the pan.
* Cook till the water seems to have almost disappeared - tiny holes will form on the surface of the rice.
* Add the 1/2 cup of warm water all over the top of the rice and cover the pan again. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes and turn off the fire.
* Allow the rice to sit for 10 minutes and serve.