Aloo matar pulav is a fragrant and flavorful rice dish. It features aromatic basmati rice cooked with potatoes (aloo) and green peas (matar), seasoned with a blend of spices such as cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom. The dish is typically cooked in ghee or oil, which adds richness to its taste. Aloo matar pulav is often garnished with fresh cilantro and served with yogurt, raita, or a side salad, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aroma, and balanced flavors, this dish is a popular choice for both casual dinners and special occasions.
Take a bowl and wash 2 cup Basmati Rice thoroughly then soak it for 20 minutes.
Soak 15 nos Small Size Potato in water, remove cover from 2 inch Ginger and 8 nos Garlic and collect them in a bowl. Take 5 nos Green Chilli, chop them and add in the same bowl.
Take 3 nos Onion, chop them, take 1 bunch Beans, chop them, take 4 nos Carrot, and 3 nos Tomato make them into small pieces. Take out the soaked potatoes and chop into 4 parts.
Now grind Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli using stone or mixer grinder.
Take a Pan heat 3 tbsp Oil on medium flame. Then add 2 nos Bay Leaf, 1 no Star Anise, 2 nos Cinnamon, 5 nos Clove, and 10 nos Black Pepper. Then add 15 nos Curry leaves, and chopped onions. Fry from medium to high flame until onion changes the color.
Then add Ginger garlic paste and mix it. Add Carrot and Beans and fry for 2 minutes from medium to high flame. then add Potato and mix it for 2 minutes. then add tomatoes and mix for 2 minutes.
Now add 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp Corriander powder, and ¼ tsp Garam masala. Mix them thoroughly.
Now add 4 cup Water mix it and add ½ no Lemon. Mix it thoroughly.
Now add soaked rice in it separating from the water. Let it boil on high flame by closing the lid. Now add 1 cup Green Peas and mix it gently so that rice doesn't break.
Cook by closing the lid and opening it and mixing gently for 2-3 times until the rice gets half cooked. It took around 5 minutes. Now lower the flame and close the lid. Check in couple of minutes of rice is cooked. Once cooked, turn off the flame and remove the pan from the stove.
Let it cook in steam for 15 minutes. Aloo Matar Pulao is ready.
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Notes
Serve hot. Can be served with curd or green chutney or Pickle.