Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

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Instant Pot Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)

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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian, North Indian

Keyword instant pot peas pulao, matar pulao, peas pulao

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

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

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.
Then 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 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.

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:

Type of Rice: Green Peas Pulav tastes best when using long-grain basmati rice, but you can use any premium-quality short-grain rice.

Green Peas: You can use 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 and quality of rice used. I 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 them.

Nuts: You can also add fried cashews to this rice to make it rich and delicious.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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