Mattar Pulao
Method
Step 1: soak dry peas in water overnight, boil medium flame until tender.Step 2: Wash the rice and soak in water for 20 minutes.
Step 3: Thinly slice onion and fry in oil till brown and crisp, keep asicde.
Step 4: Heat oil in a 'Kadai', add cloves, cardamoms, cumin seeds, pepper, ginger, garlic and little chopped onions, fry till onions are soft.
Step 5: Add boiled peas and soaked rice and saute for 5 minutes. Add 4 cups of water and salt, bring to boil and follow to lower heat.
Step 6: Cover and cook for 20 - 25 minutes until water has been absorbed.
Step 7: While heat little oil and fry the cashewnuts till golden colour.
Step 8: Fluff rice gently with a fork. Garnish with fried onions and cashewnuts and serve hot.
