~< Peas pulao >~

Here is a recipe on demand. You know who you are ;) !

Ingredients :

Hadn't taken a solo picture of pulao, so putting up a photo of the whole ensemble !

1 tsp cumin seeds
4 cloves
6-7 whole black peppers
2 cardamom
2 bay leaves
1 star anise
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2-3 green chillies finely chopped
1/2 cup cashew nuts
1 cup basmati rice,
(soaked for 15-20 minutes)
1 cup of peas / mixed vegetables of choice
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste

Directions :

1. In a pressure cooker** heat oil. Add cumin seeds an let it sputter.
2. Add cloves, cardamom, pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon stick and saute until they are aromatic.
3. Now add green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 15-20 seconds.
4. Add peas (or vegetables of your choice) and cashews**. Give it a stir.
5. Add basmati rice and 2 cups of water, 2 tbsp of lemon juice and salt to taste. Mix well.
6. Pressure cook on medium flame for two whistles.
7. When the pressure is released, fluff the pulao and serve hot.

**Note :
1. You can make this recipe in a rice cooker also. Instead of pressure cooker use a medium pan for steps 1-5. Then transfer this mixture into a rice cooker and let it cook as per the regular rice-cooker settings.
2. I like my cashews soft, that is why i add it to the mixture before rice is cooked. You may also just fry them in butter separately and add on top of pulao just before serving.