Matar gajar pulao (Peas and carrot pulao)

INGREDIENTS:

• Rice  1 1/2 cup  (Soaked for 30 mins)
• Peas  1/2  cup
• Carrots   2   (Diced)
• Green chillies  2
• Ginger garlic paste  1 tbs
• Oil  1.2 cup
• Onion  1 medium
• Bay leaf   1
• Cinnamon stick  2
• Black cardamom  1
• Cumin seeds  1/2 tbs
• Star anise  2
• Cloves  5
• Black peppercorns  5
• Salt  to taste

RECIPE:

• In a pot, fry onion until light brown.
• Add bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, black cardamom, star anise, cloves and ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
• Now add peas, carrrots, 1 glass water, salt and tomatoes and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.
• When Peas are tender, add rice and 1/2 cup water.
• Cook and bring it to boil.
• Cook on slow flame for 5 mins.

                                           MATAR GAJAR PULAO IS READY!