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    Home » Recipes » Rice & Grains

    Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

    Aug 3, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 4 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Peas Pulao or Matar Pulao recipe is a quick, filling, one-pot, flavorful rice dish made with green peas, onions, and whole spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.

    Serve it with any Indian curry, yogurt, raita, or lentils. It takes less than 30 min to prepare. It is perfect for lunch boxes, that your kids and your family would love to have.

    Indian rice recipes are varied and tasty. You may choose from a wide variety of rice recipes, such as biryani, khichdi, and more. One such widely consumed rice dish that originates from the Indian subcontinent is pulao. It is frequently spiced and/or flavored with vegetables.

    Matar pulao is one of the most well-known pulao recipes. All age groups, including children, love this easy, fuss-free meal created with a blend of chopped peas and basmati rice. 

    Jump to:
    • What is Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)?
    • Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Peas Pulao Recipe
    • Peas Pulao Ingredients
    • How to Make Peas Pulao in Instant Pot
    • Stovetop Pressure Cooker Instructions
    • Stovetop Pot Instructions
    • What to Serve with Matar Pulao?
    • Tips & Variations
    • Storage Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Instant Pot Rice Recipes
    • More Pulao Recipes
    • Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

    What is Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)?

    Peas pulao, as the name implies, is a delectable rice dish cooked with basmati rice, peas, and a combination of fragrant spices such as cloves, cardamom, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. It goes nicely with a raita or a serving of plain yogurt. A plateful of salad might be served in addition. 

    I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT. Dont have Instant Pot? you can still make this recipe in a regular stovetop Indian pressure cooker. Shared the recipe below.

    Why You'll Love This Instant Pot Peas Pulao Recipe

    • Ready in less than 15 minutes.
    • Easy, and one-pot dish.
    • Pairs well with curry, dal, or raita
    • Perfect for festivals, potlucks, get-togethers, or kid's lunch boxes.
    • Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.

    Peas Pulao Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this easy green peas pulao recipe.

    • Rice: I prefer to use long-grain and fragrant white basmati rice to make this matar pulao recipe. You may also use other grains like quinoa, millets, or brown rice.
    • Green chilies: I used Thai green chilies for the heat. You can increase or decrease according to your preference.
    • Ginger and garlic:  I have used a paste made from fresh ginger and garlic. You can also mince and add them.
    • Onion: Use thinly sliced onions.
    • Green Peas: I always use frozen green peas as fresh peas are not available all year round. If you get fresh peas, use them, they taste the best.
    • Oil: You can use any cooking oil. For best results, use homemade ghee.
    • Whole spices: I used cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom in this recipe. If you don't have whole spices, simply add garam masala powder at the end.
    Peas Pulao Ingredients

    How to Make Peas Pulao in Instant Pot

    Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil (or ghee), and add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.

    Next, add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies. Saute till the onions are soft and light brown.

    steps to saute whole spices and onion collage

    Then add in the mint leaves, green peas and saute for a few seconds.

    Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, and salt. Mix everything well.

    step to add green peas and basmati rice and pressure cook collage

    Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.

    When the instant pot beeps, do a quick pressure release before removing the lid.

    Gently fluff up the rice with a ladle or fork. Instant Pot Peas pulao or Matar pulao ki recipe is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or any curry.

    instant pot green peas pulao/pilaf in an instant pot

    Stovetop Pressure Cooker Instructions

    • Heat oil (or ghee), in a pressure cooker, and add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.
    • Next, add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chilies. Saute till the onions are soft and light brown.
    • Then add in the mint leaves, green peas and saute for a few seconds.
    • Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, and salt. Mix everything well.
    • Close the lid and put the whistle weight on. Cook for 1 whistle on medium flame and let the pressure release naturally.
    • Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice. Peas pulao is ready, serve with yogurt, or raita.

    Stovetop Pot Instructions

    To make peas pulao on a stovetop pot, follow the steps in the instant pot recipe until adding water and then cook covered on low heat until the water is absorbed and then turn off the heat. Allow it to rest for some time, and then open the lid and fluff the rice.

    instant pot green peas pulao served in a bowl with salad and spices on the side

    What to Serve with Matar Pulao?

    • Matar pulao tastes great on its own with a side of mango pickle, papad, kachumber salad, and raita (like boondi raita, onion tomato raita, or cucumber raita).
    • Serve peas pulao with creamy curries/gravies like paneer butter masala, palak paneer, or navratan korma.
    • It can also be served as a side dish with lentil dishes like dal tadka or dal makhani

    Here is how I pack matar pulao for my daughter's School Lunch box.

    Tips & Variations

    • Type of Rice: Green Peas Pulav tastes best when long-grain basmati rice is used, but you can use any premium-quality short-grain rice.
    • Green Peas: You can use either fresh or frozen peas for this recipe. Fresh peas taste the best.
    • Water Quantity: To make non-sticky, fluffy peas pulao adjust the water correctly, as it depends on the type of rice used and quality. I have used basmati rice in this recipe.
    • Vegan: Vegans can either use coconut oil or any vegetable oil. However, Peas Pulao tastes better with ghee.
    • Protein: Add pan-fried paneer (cottage cheese), or crispy tofu to this rice for extra protein to make Matar paneer pulao.
    • Other Veggies: You may add diced potatoes or other veggies along with peas to make aloo matar pulao.
    • Herbs: I have used fresh mint (pudina) leaves to enhance the flavor, but you can either replace them with dried mint or coriander leaves or totally skip it.
    • Nuts: You can also add fried cashews to this rice to make it rich and delicious.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store: Leftover peas pulao will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Let it cool completely, and then store it in an airtight container.

    Reheat: Sprinkle some water and reheat the peas rice in the microwave or stovetop until it warms through.

    Recipe FAQs

    How to make Green Peas Pulao with coconut milk?

    To make peas pulao with coconut milk, replace water with thin coconut milk and follow the same process as mentioned below.

    How to make Jain Matar pulao?

    Simply skip onions to make Jain-friendly peas (matar) pulao.

    More Instant Pot Rice Recipes

    • Ghee Rice
    • Jeera (Cumin) Rice
    • Palak Biryani
    • Mushroom Biryani
    • Beetroot Rice
    • Bisi Bele Bath
    • Ven Pongal

    More Pulao Recipes

    • Cauliflower Pulao
    • Coconut Milk Pulao
    • Vegetable Pulao
    • Methi Pulao
    • Millet Pulao
    • Quinoa Pulao

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    instant pot peas pulao (matar pulao) served in a bowl with salad and spices on the side

    Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

    Bhavana Patil
    Peas Pulao or Matar Pulao recipe is a quick, filling, one pot, flavorful rice dish made with green peas, onions and whole spices in an Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 200
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    Prep Time : 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 15 minutes minutes

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
    • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons oil or ghee
    • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2-3 green chilies slit lengthwise
    • 2 tablespoon mint (pudina leaves)
    • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup basmati rice
    • 1.5 cups water
    • salt to taste

    Whole Spices

    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
    • 2 cardamom
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2-3 cloves
    • 1 inch cinnamon
    • 1 star anise optional

    Instructions
     

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil (or ghee), add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.
    • Next add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chillies. Saute till the onions are soft and light brown.
      steps to saute whole spices and onion collage
    • Then add in the mint leaves, green peas and saute for few seconds.
    • Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, and salt. Mix everything well.
      step to add green peas and basmati rice and pressure cook collage
    • Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
    • When the instant pot beeps, do a quick pressure release before removing the lid.
    • Gently fluff up the rice with a ladle or fork. Instant Pot Peas pulao or Matar Pulao recipe is ready, serve with yogurt, raita, or any curry.
      instant pot green peas pulao/pilaf in an instant pot

    Stovetop Pressure Cooker Instructions

    • Heat oil (or ghee), in a pressure cooker, add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.
    • Next add onion, ginger-garlic paste, and green chillies. Saute till the onions are soft and light brown.
    • Add in the mint leaves, green peas and saute for few seconds.
    • Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, and salt. Mix everything well.
    • Close the lid and put the whistle weight on. Cook for 1 whistle on medium flame and let the pressure release naturally.
    • Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice. Peas pulao is ready, serve with yogurt, or raita.

    Stovetop Pot Instructions

    • To make peas pulao on a stovetop pot, follow the steps as the instant pot recipe until adding water and then cook covered on low heat until the water is absorbed and then turn off the heat. Allow it to rest for some time, and then open the lid and fluff the rice.

    Notes

    I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

    Tips & Variations:

    1. Green Peas Pulav tastes best when basmati rice is used but you can use any premium quality rice.
    2. You can use either fresh or frozen peas for this recipe. Fresh peas taste the best.
    3. I have used mint (pudina) to enhance the flavor but you can either replace with dried mint or coriander leaves or totally skip it.
    4. To make non-sticky, fluffy peas pulao adjust water correctly, as it depends on the type of rice used and quality. I have used basmati rice in this recipe.
    5. Peas Pulao tastes better with ghee (clarified butter). But Vegans can either use coconut oil or any vegetable oil.
     
    Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30.3gProtein: 4.2gFat: 6.7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2.4mgPotassium: 31.2mgFiber: 3.6gVitamin A: 4010IUVitamin C: 2.6mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 0.1mg
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    1. Anitha Thamizhmani says

      March 20, 2019 at 7:50 am

      If I use 4 cups of Basmati rice, How many minutes do I need to set the timer?

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        March 30, 2019 at 8:42 pm

        Hi Anitha usually in instant pot you double or triple quantity timing should be same.

        Reply
    2. Anonymous says

      December 03, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious & simple to make

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        December 03, 2019 at 9:00 pm

        Thank you

        Reply

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