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Matar Chawal Green Pea Pilau Rice

Matar Chawal

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Matar Chawal

Yield

4-6 portions

Type

Dinner

Time

15 minutes

Level

Beginner

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basmati rice. brown onion. whole cumin seeds. black cardamom seeds. cinnamon stick/ quill. bay leaves. whole black peppercorns. Himalayan salt. green peas (fresh or frozen). cooking oil. hot boiling water

ingredients for matar chawal

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1

Fry the chopped onion with whole cumin until the onion light golden.

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Fry the onion

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2

Put the rest of the spices into the onion and further fry until all the spices release delicious aroma.

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Add the spices

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3

Stir the rice in the onion and spice mixture. Fry for a minute or two.

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The rice

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4

Add the green peas into the rice and pour in hot boiling water. Cook the rice and peas until the water evaporates.

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Peas and water

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5

When the water evaporates, lower the heat, put the pid on and let the rice steam.

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Steam

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Enjoy your matar chawal - the heartwarmingly humble rice dish that you can enjoy with your curries...

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