Peas Pulao (Pea Rice)

No Frill Peas Rice

Ingredients
(For two persons)

• 2 table spoons refined oil/ghee
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 1 cup Basmati rice (a long grain Indian rice)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 table spoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup warm water

Method

1. Wash Basmati rice in running water and keep aside to soak for 30 minutes.
2. Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. When hot, add finely chopped onions and cook till it is light brown.
3. Add the peas and stir well.
4. Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
5. Add the 3 cups of water, turmeric and salt to taste to the rice and set it up to boil on a medium heat.
6. As the water start boiling, reduce the flame to a simmer and cover the pan.
7. Cook till the water almost disappears- tiny holes will form on the surface of the rice.
8. Add the 1/2 cup of warm water all over the top of the rice and cover the pan again.
9. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes and turn off the heat.
10. Allow the rice to settle for 10 minutes and serve.