Matar Pulao With Nuts

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1/2 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup green peas
  • 2 tablespoons cashews
  • 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in 3 or 4 changes of water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid over medium-high heat. Pour in the cumin seeds, and cook briefly until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick; continue cooking for another minute until the cinnamon stick absorbs the oil.
  3. Pour in the rice, and stir well to completely coat with the oil. Stir in the water, salt, onion, and peas. Bring to a boil, cover with the lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice has absorbed all of the water, about 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a separate pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Stir in the cashews and slivered almonds; cook until golden brown, then stir into the cooked rice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

559 kcal 28% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.8g 26% DV
Total Fat 44.2g 57% DV
Carbs 41.5g 15% DV
Fiber 13.9g 50% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10001.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 657mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 13.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 213.5mcg 24% DV
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3% DV
Calcium 259.3mg 20% DV
Iron 6mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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