PEAS PULAO

Ingredients :

• 1 cup rice washed and soaked in water for 15 minutes
• 1 cup fresh shelled green peas
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Spices
• 3 cloves
• 3 cardamoms
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• ½ tsp shah jeera
• Make into Paste
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 green chilies
• A small piece of ginger
• A sprig of each fresh coriander and mint leaves

Method :

Heat oil in a wok or pressure pan. Add spices and the paste to it. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add green peas and salt. Pour two cups of water (double the measure of rice) and bring it to a boil. Drain excess water from the soaked rice and add to the boiling water. Cook for a while and reduce the flame. Cover with a lid and allow to simmer till done. Serve hot with perugu pachchadi / yogurt chutney.