ALOO MATAR KA PULAO ( INDIAN RICE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS )

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Found the recipe on an Indian cooking website & believe it to be the same dish that my friend Raksha used to make for me.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Potato

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups basmati rice (or long grain rice)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup shelled green peas
1 cup potato, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons powdered coriander seeds
1 teaspoon powdered garam masala
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
  • In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
  • When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
  • Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

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