Peas pulao with Soya mate gravy

 

Peas pulao Ingredients:

Basmathi rice- 1 cup

Frozen peas- 1/2 cup

Onions-2

Green chillies-4

Ginger- a small piece chopped

Garlic-2 chopped

Saunf-1 teaspoon

Cinnamon-1

Cloves-4

Corriander leaves-few

Mint leaves-few

Coconut milk-1/4 cup

Oil-2 teaspoons

Ghee-1 teaspoon

Water- 1 and 1/2 cup

Salt- to taste

Method:

1.Soak the basmathi rice for half an hour.

2.Slice the onions nd put the frozen peas in the hot water for 5 minutes.

3.Heat ghee and oil in the pressure cooker.

4.Add saunf ,when it start splutters add cinnamon,cloves and saute it for few seconds.

5.Then add ginger,garlic,green chillies and saute it for few seconds.

6.Now add coriander and mint leaves and saute it for few seconds.

7.Now add the peas and fry it for few seconds and then add the rice and fry it till the moisture evaporates.

8.Now add coconut milk , water , required amount of salt and cook it for 2 whistles.

9.Serve hot with soya mate gravy or the side dish of your choice.

Soya mate gravy Ingredients:

Soya mate-1 cup

Onion-1 chopped finely

Tomato-2 chopped finely

Curry leaves-few

Chilli powder-2 teaspoon

Coriander powder-1 teaspoon

Garam masala-1/4 teaspoon

Pepper powder-1/2 teaspoon

Saunf-1 teaspoon

Cumin seeds-1/2 teaspoon

Ginger-a small piece chopped

Garlic-2 chopped

Cinnamon-1

Clove-3

Coconut milk-1/4 cup

Oil-1 tablespoon

Salt-to taste

 

Method:

1.Soak soya mate in hot water for 10 minutes.

2.Transfer the soya into cold water ,squeeze it and kept aside(if you want u can cut the soya into small pieces)

3.Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, saunf.

4.When it starts splutter add curry leaves,oinon and fry till onion turns to brown(do not allow the onions to burn).

5.Now add chilli powder ,coriander powder,pepper powder and fry it for few seconds without burning the masala(if you want you can sprinkle little bit of water).

6.Now add the tomatoes and fry till the tomatoes become soft and mushy.

7.Then add soya mate and saute it for few seconds.

8.Now add coconut milk , required amount of water ,garam masala and allow it to boil till the gravy thickens.

9.Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve hot.