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Crunchy Matar Pulao

Team AckoFeb 8, 2024

Crunchy Matar Pulao is a yummy wholesome dish, which you can try if you are looking for a variation from the regular pulao. The long grain basmati rice used in the dish will definitely entice your kiddo.

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    Ingredients to make Crunchy Matar Pulao:

    1 cup long grained rice (basmati), 2 thinly sliced onions, 1 potato (chopped), 1 cup green peas, 12 to 15 dried lotus seeds, 10 to 12 cashewnuts (kaju), 1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 bayleaf (tejpatta), 1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick, 1 black cardamom (badi elaichi), 8 to 10 peppercorns (kalimirch), 1 tbsp oil, salt to taste

    Steps to make Crunchy Matar Pulao:

    1. Wash the rice 2 times in water and keep aside.

    2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the makhana and saute till they turn crisp.

    3. Remove, add the cashews and fry till they turn crisp.

    4. Add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown and crisp. Remove and add salt to makhanas, cashews and onions and keep aside.

    5. In the same oil, add the cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom and peppercorns and saute for 2 minutes.

    6. Add the potatoes and green peas and sauté for 2 minutes.

    7. Add the rice and 1 3/4 cups water and mix well.

    8. Add salt and pressure cook for 1 whistle.

    9. Cool and open the lid of the cooker.

    10. Fluff the pulao with a fork.

    Serve on a dish and spread the fried makhana, cashews and onion slices.

    Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

     

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