Green Pulao

Ingredients:

For the rice:

Basmati rice, soaked for about an hour and drained - 3 cups

Peas (frozen or fresh) - 1 bag

Onions, sliced - 2 big

Cloves - 3-4

Cinnamon - 2" stick

Bay leaves - 2

Ghee/butter/oil - 2 tbsp

Salt - to taste

For the chutney:

Coriander/Cilantro - 2 bunches

Mint - 1 small bunch

Garlic - 4-5 cloves

Green chillies - 4-5 (more for spicier taste)

Servings: 6-8

Cooking time: 1 hour (much faster if you have a pressure cooker!)

Method:

Heat the ghee/oil, add cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves and fry for a couple of minutes. Add the onions and fry until golden brown. Now mix in the rice and fry for a few minutes. Finally, add the peas and fry for 2 minutes. Add 4.5 cups of water and salt to taste, and cook covered until rice is done (or pressure cook for one whistle or for shorter time than you cook regular rice).

Separately, blend the coriander, mint, garlic and green chillies. Add to the rice and mix thoroughly. Serve hot with papad, chips and/or raita.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan