Carrot & Peas Pulao
Simple and aromatic basmati rice cooked with carrots and peas. This goes well with any lentils, creamy curry, or simple raita.
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Basmati Rice
- 4 Cups Water
- 1 Tbsp Ghee/Oil for vegan alternative.
- ½ Cup Carrot Cubes
- ½ Cup Fresh /Frozen Peas
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ½ Cup Pomegranate Arils
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Wash and Soak the rice for 20 minutes .Remove it from the water and let it dry on the thick layer of paper towel for 10 minutes.
- Now take a pan .Heat it. Add ghee /oil to it.
- Add bay leaf and cinnamon stick to it .Let them crackle for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped carrot and peas to it . Saute it on medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add rice and salt to it .Stir it and mix it properly .Do it for 1 minute.
- Add water to it .Mix water with the rice and vegetables.
- Cover it with a lid. keep the flame high. Check after 3-4 minutes .It will start boiling by now.
- Turn the flame to low and let it cook covered for 12-13 minute.
- Check the rice after 13 minutes. It should look cooked ,if not, leave it for 2 more minutes.
- Switch off the flame .Do not remove the lid .Keep it covered for 6-7 minute.
- Remove the lid.
- Garnish with Cilantro and pomegranate arils .
- Enjoy.
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