Aloo Matar Ka Pulao ( Indian Rice With Potatoes and Peas )

Name: Aloo Matar Ka Pulao ( Indian Rice With Potatoes and Peas )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice (or long grain rice); 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee); 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 cup shelled green peas; 1 cup potato, peeled and chopped fine; 2 tablespoons powdered coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon powdered garam masala; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 4 cups water

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Recipe by SusieQusie

Found the recipe on an Indian cooking website & believe it to be the same dish that my friend Raksha used to make for me.

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READY IN: 1hr 35mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

cups basmati rice (or long grain rice)
2

cups water
2

tablespoons butter (or ghee)
1

tablespoon cumin seed
1

tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1

cup shelled green peas
1

cup potato, peeled and chopped fine
2

tablespoons powdered coriander seeds
1

teaspoon powdered garam masala
1

tablespoon salt
1

teaspoon turmeric
4

cups water

DIRECTIONS

Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
Serve hot.

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