Aarsi's Ultimate Pea Pulao

It is the Indian version of a Spanish paella. One of my favorite comfort foods!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1  teaspoon red chili powder
• 1  tablespoon salt (start by 1/2 Tbsp and adjust according to your taste)
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed (Zeera)
• 1  cup green peas
• 1  cup basmati rice
• 2  cups fresh water
• 1⁄4 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄4 cup cashews
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon ghee (Clarified Butter)
• 1  pinch asafoetida powder (Heeng)
• 4  bay leaves (Tej Patta)
• 4  leaves cloves
• 1  black cardamom pod
• 5  black pepper, kernels

Directions

1. Method:
2. Wash and soak the rice for half hour. In a pan, heat ghee and add asafetida, cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves and black pepper kernels, cashews and raisins. Now add water, along with coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder and salt. Place a lid and let the broth come up to a boil. Now add rice and peas. Stir and place the lid back. Rice should be ready in 10-12 minutes. Do not stir often to avoid breaking of rice. Serve with Raita or Mint Chutney!
3. Tips:
4. Do not over/under soak the rice Always take one part rice to two parts water for perfect rice cooking.