Peas pulao recipe or matar pulao is one of the most admirable one pot dish which I love since childhood. It's really simple and easy to make when you have less time for preparing whole meal. I have been making this peas with rice recipe for ages. It comes out absolutely perfect every time. I have been getting question about how to make perfect rice or pulao. So I thought why not to share this recipe with my readers.
Today I am presenting this absolutely delicious peas pulao recipe with all tips and tricks so that you don't get that mushy rice ever again.
Few things you must know if you are a rice lover or a regular consumer.
How the rice cooks - The main component of rice cooking is that grains absorb water and when heat is provided grains starts expanding. More water is absorbed, quicker is the expansion. That is why soaking rice fastens the cooking .
Why rice turns out sticky and glutinous - Type of starch present in rice determines how the rice will turn out for you.
There are two type of starch in rice -
- Amylose - responsible for fluffy and separate rice. Present in basmati and long grain rice.
- Amylopectin - responsible for sticky and glutinous rice. Present in medium grain short grain Rice
That's why pulao and biryani recipes calls for Basmati long grain rice.
Why rice is rinsed - Rinsing not only cleans the rice but also removes a layer of starch so rice will be less sticky.
Why to soak rice - Soaking ensures that rice has absorbed more water and will cook quick.
Why to air dry rice - Rice becomes soft during soaking. Air drying help the rice to firm up little. So cooked rice won't break.
Coming to this recipe"Saute the rice and vegetables in oil or ghee, then add water in the 1: 1½ ratio then bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 17-18 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand to steam 10 minutes longer." That's it.
But the trick lies in water ratio and amount of heat provided. Follow the peas pulao recipe as it is mentioned you will get perfect pulao.
You can serve this delicious matar pulao with Dill sauce recipe, Mixed Vegetable Raita and Spinach Raita Recipe.Recipe card - Peas pulao
