Masala Pea Pulao
Ingredients:
Fresh green peas 1 cup
Rice (soaked) 1-1/2 cups
Coriander seeds 1 tbsp
Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp
Ginger 1 inch piece
Garlic 3-4 cloves
Green chilli 1
Coriander leaves (chopped) ¼ bunch
Onions (chopped) 2 large
Scraped coconut 1 tablespoon
Cinnamon 2-inch stick
Cloves 4
Black peppercorns 4
Oil 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tbsp
Jaggery (grated) 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Ghee 2 tbsp
Method:
Grind coriander seeds, fennel seeds, ginger, garlic, green chilli, coriander leaves, half the onions, coconut, one inch cinnamon, two cloves, two peppercorns to a fine paste with sufficient water. Heat oil. Add the remaining cinnamon, cloves and peppercorns and sauté add green peas, ground masala and sauté till the oil separates. Add rice, turmeric powder and red chilli powder and water, jaggery, salt and mix well. Cover and cook till the rice is three-fourth done. Drizzle ghee, cover and cook till the rice is completely done.