Aloo Matar Pulao

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
• ¾ cup shelled green peas
• 1½ cups Basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes and drained
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 4-5 black peppercorns
• 3-4 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon biryani masala
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
• Raita to serve

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add black peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves, mix and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add onion, mix and sauté till golden brown. Add green peas, potatoes, salt, biryani masala, mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add 3½ cups water, mix and bring to a boil. Add garam masala powder, 1 tbsp coriander leaves and 1 tbsp mint leaves and mix well.
4. Add rice, mix and cover the cooker. Cook under pressure on medium heat for 4 whistles.  Switch off heat and allow the pressure to reduce completely.
5. Open the cooker, add remaining coriander leaves and remaining mint leaves and mix gently.
6. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with raita.