Kashmiri Matar Pulao ( Peas Pulav)
Kashmiri Matar Pulao ( Peas Pulav)
Servings Prep Time
3Servings 30Minutes
Cook Time
20Minutes
Servings Prep Time
3Servings 30Minutes
Cook Time
20Minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2cup Basmati ricelong grained rice
  • 1cup green peasfrozen
  • 2 1/2tbsp gheeclarified butter
  • 1tsp cumin seedsjeera
  • 2 whole black cardamom podkali elaichi
  • 2 whole green cardamom podhari elaichi
  • 2whole cloveslaung
  • 1/2inch cinnamon stickdalchini
  • 1 dried bay leaftej patta
  • 1/8tsp ground turmerichaldi
  • 1/4tsp ground fennelsaunf powder
  • 1/4tsp ground gingersonth
  • 1tsp saltadjust to taste
  • 1/4tsp saffron strands
  • 1tbsp milk
  • 1 3/4cup Water
Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice and soak it in 3 cups water for 30 Minutes. When ready to cook, drain and discard the water that was used to soak the rice.
  2. Soak the saffron strands in 1 tbsp milk for 10 Minutes.
  3. Select Sauté on the instant pot. Add ghee to the pot. Next, add cumin seeds, black cardamom pods, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. When the cumin seeds splutter, add in rice and green peas. Stir well.
  4. Add in ground turmeric, ground fennel, ground ginger, salt, 1 ¾ cups water, and milk with saffron strands. Stir well. Press Cancel. Furthermore, close the lid and select Manual for 6 Minutes.
  5. Let the pressure release naturally for 8 Minutes and then quick release the pressure. Finally open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and transfer to a serving bowl.