Batani Pulav (Peas Pulav)

Name: Batani Pulav (Peas Pulav)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice; 1.5 cups fresh peas or frozen; 2 medium onions, sliced; 3 tbsp ghee or oil; 2 bay leaves; 4-5 cloves; 4-5 green cardamom; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander for garnish

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

1.5 cups basmati rice
1.5 cups fresh peas or frozen
2 medium onions, sliced
3 tbsp ghee or oil
2 bay leaves
4-5 cloves
4-5 green cardamom
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions

Soak rice in water for 20-30 minutes, drain
Heat ghee, add sliced onions and sauté till golden-brown, remove and set aside
In same ghee, add cumin seeds and whole spices, fry till aromatic
Add soaked rice and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes
Add peas and mix well
Pour hot stock and add salt
Bring to boil, cover and cook on low heat till rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed (15-18 minutes)
Let steam in covered pot for 5 minutes
Fluff gently with fork
Top with fried onions and fresh coriander
Serve hot with raita or any curry