Green Peas Pulao

Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice – 1 cup
• Ghee – 2 tbs
• Cloves-2
• Fennel Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Star Anise-1
• Cinnamon – 1″ piece
• Bay Leaf – 1
• Onion – 1
• Carrot – 1
• Green Peas – 1/4 cup
• Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Water-1 cup
• To Grind:
• Ginger-a small piece
• Garlic – 3 cloves
• Green Chillies – 2-3
• Coriander and mint- a handful

Instructions:

1. Grind the ingredients given under to grind to a smooth paste and set aside.
2. Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
3. Drain water and keep it aside.
4. Heat ghee in a pan and add the whole spices.
5. Add onions and saute until translucent.
6. Add in the ground paste and saute for a few seconds until raw smell is gone.
7. Add the chopped carrots and green peas.
8. Cover and cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add the rice and salt and stir for a minute or two.
10. Add water and cook until 75% done.
11. Now reduce flame, cover the pan and cook for 10 – 15 minutes or until there is no water left.
12. Remove from flame and set aside for 10 minutes.
13. Serve it hot with a side dish of your choice.