Peas Pulav

My neighbor's daughter who  goes to the same school as my son was visiting home for Diwali last weekend. I had a busy Sunday morning cooking some dishes for both. I made paneer butter masala, peas pulav and sambar for them. You know how much kids love to get home cooked meals anytime. Peas pulav is one of the quickest and easiest rice dishes one can make.

Ingredients:

1 Cup basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes
1/2 Cup frozen sweet peas
2 Cups water
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 green chili,slit
1 Tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
1 clove
1 green cardamom
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder(optional)
salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat ghee and oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the spices except pepper powder.

2. Add slit green chili if you are using and sliced onion. Cook till translucent.

3. Add frozen peas and cook for 2 minutes. Add salt, pepper and 2 cups water.

4. Bring water to boil. Check for salt. Drain rice and gently add to boiling water.  Check for salt and add more if required. Cover and cook till all water is absorbed and rice is done, about 10 minutes.

5. Remove from stove and serve with any curry.

Note:

1.The longer the rice is soaked the grainier it is when cooked, also it takes less time to cook. I soaked the rice over night, and the pulav was very fluffy and tasty.
2. Equal ratio of water and coconut milk can be used(1+1)