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Peas Pulao | Peas Pulao Recipe | Recipe for Peas Pulao

Peas pulao is a popular North Indian rice dish. It is made using a combination of basmati rice, green peas, spices cooked in ghee. These taste amazing with any spicy curries. Learn how to make Peas Pulao Recipe with step by step pictures and video.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483 kcal

Equipment

Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

For Tempering

  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 3 no Cardamom
  • 2 no Cloves

For Making Peas Pulao

  • 1 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 3 no Green Chillies slit
  • 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Cashews
  • 2 tablespoon Raisins
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk
  • ½ cup Water
  • 2 cup Green peas

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add in whole spices and let it sizzle.
  • Add in onion, green chillies and saute till golden. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for a min. Add in spice powders and salt. Add in peas, cashews and kishmish and mix well.
  • Now add in rice, water, coconut milk.
  • Bring it to a boil. Cover it and simmer for 10 mins. Turn off the heat and Let the steam go all by itself. Fluff the rice and serve.

Video

Notes

  • Instead of using fresh green peas, you can use frozen green peas as well.
  • You can skip the chilli powder if you want your pulao to be white.
  • A small amount of chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves can be used for flavour.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Peas Pulao | Peas Pulao Recipe | Recipe for Peas Pulao
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
483
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
544
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
62
g
21
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
Vitamin A
 
712
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
 
70
mg
7
%
Iron
 
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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