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Published: Feb 25, 2018 · Modified: Feb 15, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Peas Pulao | Matar Pulao

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This peas pulao or matar pulao recipe is one of the easiest rice recipes to make. Serve it with some spicy or creamy curry to make it a meal.

peas pulao in a white bowl with curry and salad on side

Peas Pulao is a very simple rice dish, which pairs very well with spicy and creamy side dishes. I always have a rice recipe when I make roti and subzi for lunch or dinner.

This peas pulao recipe is one of the simplest pulao and takes less than 30 minutes to make. We could make it on a stovetop or pressure cooker or a rice cooker. I usually just cook it on the stovetop, but lately have been using my newfound love, the Instant Pot to cook the matar pulao.

I have paired the Matar Pulao with Paneer butter masala and Avocado Paratha. This is a very typical weekend menu at our house and it is a perfect balance of all different flavors.

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The Peas Pulao can also be served with Raita or dal. I also add some raisins in my Matar Pulao recipe or for that matter any pulao or biriyani recipe. It adds a very beautiful sweet layer of flavor and more than anything, my boys love it.

I have made this pulao with only peas, but you could add any vegetable or combination to suit your taste. The spice used in this recipe adds a very warm flavor to the dish and hence is a very aromatic pulao.

This is a no onion, no garlic recipe. If needed, you could add onions to add a different level of flavor to the dish.

peas pulao

Ingredients to make Peas Pulao

  • Basmati rice – 1 cup
  • Ghee/butter – 1 tbsp
  • Peas - ¾th cup (frozen or fresh)
  • Saunf/fennel seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
  • Cinnamon – 1-inch piece
  • Bay leaf – 1
  • Star Anise – 1 (optional)
  • Raisin – 3 tbsp
  • Salt – as needed

Procedure to make Matar Pulao

  • Wash and soak rice for about 30 mins. Drain well and keep aside.
  • In a pan, heat the ghee/butter and add all the spices. Sauté for about a minute until a nice aroma comes and then add the raisins. Fry for about 2 mins until the raisins puff up.
Frying spices in butter
  • Now add the drained rice and fry for about 5 mins on medium flame. Do not mix too hard. Otherwise, the rice will break.
Adding Peas and rice
  • Now add the water required to cook the rice. I add 2 cups of water to one cup of rice. Also add the salt and mix well.
Cooking rice with water
  • Cook on medium heat until the mixture boils. Now reduce the heat to simmer and cook covered for 15 more minutes or until rice is done. At this stage, you could also transfer it to a rice cooker to cook.
  • Once the water is all absorbed and the rice is cooked, do not stir the rice too much. Fluff it with a fork and serve the matar pulao with Raita or any side dish.
peas pulao

More recipes to make with green peas

  • Matar Tofu | Green Peas and Tofu in Smooth gravy
  • Shahi Aloo Matar | Potatoes And Peas In Rich Tomato Gravy
  • Matar Paneer | Mutter Paneer – Paneer and Peas in Smooth Gravy
  • Palak Mutter Pulao – Spinach Green Peas Pulao

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Peas Pulao in a Plate

Peas Pulao | Matar Pulao

This peas pulao or matar pulao recipe is one of the easiest rice recipes to make. Serve it with some spicy or creamy curry to make it a meal.
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Course: dinner, Lunch Recipes
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 261kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker
  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp. Ghee/butter
  • ¾th cup Peas Frozen or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Saunf/fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 inch piece Cinnamon
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Star Anise Optional
  • 3 tbsp. Raisin
  • as needed Salt

Instructions

  • Wash and soak rice for about 30 mins. Drain well and keep aside.
  • In a pan, heat the ghee/butter and add all the spices. Sauté for about a minute until a nice aroma comes and then add the raisins. Fry for about 2 mins until the raisins puff up.
  • I used frozen peas for the pulao. Now add the peas to the pan and mix well. Saute for about 5 mins.
  • Now add the drained rice and fry for about 5 mins on medium flame. Do not mix too hard. Otherwise, the rice will break.
  • Now add the water required to cook the rice. I add 2 cups of water to one cup of rice. Also, add the salt and mix well.
  • Cook on medium heat until the mixture boils. Now reduce the heat to simmer and cook covered for 15 more minutes or until rice is done. At this stage, you could also transfer it to a rice cooker to cook.
  • Once the water is all absorbed and the rice is cooked, do not stir the rice too much. Fluff it with a fork and serve with Raita or any side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. chef Mireille says

    March 16, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    a wonderful pulao and such bright beautiful photos

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  2. Priya Srinivasan says

    March 09, 2018 at 11:15 am

    One of my favorite pulao's sandhya, i love to make it with coconut milk, my favorite part is sauteing with the whole spices, oh my that aroma!!! love it! Looks perfect!

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  3. Padmajha PJ says

    March 02, 2018 at 6:20 am

    The whole spread looks so good Sandhya. I make another version of this peas pulao. Will try your version sometime soon.

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  4. Pavani says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    That is such a delicious looking matar pulao. Raisins sound like a yummy addition to the rice. I love adding raisins but the family is not a big fan of them.

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  5. sapana says

    February 28, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Nothing can beat the simple yet flavorful peas pulao. I can eat them without any side dish.

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  6. harini says

    February 28, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    My little one loves such mildly flavored pulaos. I avoid using star anise as it is one of the triggers for migraine.

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  7. Jayanthi says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    I love peas pulao and the pictures make it drool-worthy. Lovely dish

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  8. Usha says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Rice is perfectly cooked and this peas pulao pairs well any of the curries. New pictures have come really good.

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  9. Vaishali says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:24 am

    The peas pulao sound delicious..love the use of saunf here, it must have given a wonderful flavor. And yes beautiful clicks.

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  10. Jayashree says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:40 pm

    This is one of the rice dishes I make often for the ease of making it and the simple flavors. Looks wonderful.

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  11. Mayuri Patel says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Matar pulao always comes to my mind when I need to quickly prepare a filling and yet easy dish. Usually happens after a day of outing and when everyone is tired and hungry. Very satisfying.

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  12. Sushma Pinjala says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:48 pm

    This is one of the classic dish, looks too good.

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  13. Sandhiya says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    My favorite pulao!!! Well prepared and prepsented!!! I have prepared the pulao same way minus raisins. One simple yet delicious pulao goes well with almost any curry!!!

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  14. Priya Suresh says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:05 am

    One of classic pulao, when i started cooking for the first time i still remember the first dish i cooked was this matar pulao, love this dish to the core. And those prefectly cooked rice grains looks fabulous Sandhya.

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  15. Srivalli says

    February 26, 2018 at 4:24 am

    The rice looks fantastic Sandhya, cooked to perfect grains!

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  16. Swathi Iyer says

    January 02, 2013 at 2:33 am

    Delicious pulao sandhya, love it, Happy new year to you and family. Thanks for linking Favorite recipes: Christmas recipes.

    Reply
  17. priya satheesh says

    December 26, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Flavorful rice...Delicious..

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  18. Jagruti says

    December 25, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    delicious rice with any curry..thnx for linking

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  19. Kitchen Queen says

    December 25, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    simple yet flavorful rice.

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    • shasan18 says

      December 25, 2012 at 7:13 pm

      Thanks! I love this recipe for a party 🙂

      Reply

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