Instant Pot Cilantro Peas Rice Delicious Recipe

 

You are in for a treat today with Cilantro Peas Rice "Matar Pulao" prepared with the Instant Pot. Cilantro Peas rice is a very simple and flavorful dish. A few flavorful spices in cilantro, coconut, and green chili base make a powerful combination that is bursting with flavor.

credit:party image referenceIngredients:

• 1 cup white rice 
• ¾ cup Matar (peas) - preferably fresh or frozen 
• ½ cup thinly sliced onion 
• 2 to 3 tablespoon oil or ghee 
• salt as required 
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1-inch cinnamon 
• 1 black cardamom 
• 1 or 2 green cardamom 
• 2 to 3 cloves 
• 1 medium bay leaf (Indian bay leaf) - optional

Steps:

1. Wash the basmati rice until the water runs clear and soak for 30 minutes. Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker or a pot. Add the cumin seeds along with all the whole spices. Saute till the spices release their aroma and become fragrant. Then add the sliced onions. Stir and saute till the onions are golden or caramelized.

credit:party image reference2. Add the green peas and saute for a minute. Now add the drained rice and stir gently. Sauté for a minute. Add water and salt.

3. Cover and pressure cook pulao for 5-6 whistles on a high flame. Let the pressure settle down on its own and then open the lid of the cooker. 

credit:party image referenceGently mix the rice and serve with curd raita.