Easy, quick and one pot recipe to go this Winter. If you don’t know what to make on a lazy Sunday brunch, go for Matar Pulav and Raita. It’s comforting and doesn’t take that much time. It’s flavourful, yummy and tummy-filling.
Peas pulav is a wholesome recipe which is loved by kids too. Looks colorful and beautiful. Perfect recipe for beginners in cooking like me. I have made this pulav in a lid kadhai. You can make it in a pressure cooker too.
Let’s get started.
Have this with Pyaaz Tamatar Raita | Summer Special., Boondi Raita | How to make instant Boondi raita at home., Capsicum Raita.

Prep Time | 5 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Servings |
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- 1 Cup/Katori basmati rice Wash and soak for atleast 45 minutes.
- 1/2 Katori Peas/Matar
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- 1 number Bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
- 2-3 number Cloves/Laung
- 1-2 number Green Chillies Finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Haldi
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- salt to taste
- water as required
Ingredients
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- Heat oil in a kadhai. I have taken one with the lid. You can use any.
- Once the oil is heated, add cumin seeds, chopped green chillies, bay leaf and cloves. Sauté for a while.
- Now add peas and cook them for 1-2 minutes. Let it cook in oil for a bit.
- Next we will add soaked basmati rice. Drain the water and add the basmati rice. Stir it gently and mix it well with the peas.
- Make sure to stir it gently otherwise rice will break. Now add the masalas. Add haldi, lal mirch, garam masala and salt.
- Add 2 katori water and close the lid.
- Cook the rice on low flame for 10 minutes. In between check once.
- Once the rice is properly cooked, toss it with a fork and be a gentle. We don't want to break the rice and want it to be fluffy.
- Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with raita or curd.
It's important to soak rice in water for at least 30-45 minutes.
Toss it gently and don't touch it again and again with a spoon. It will break the rice.
Adjust the spices according to your taste and preference.