Perfect Matar Pulao at Home 💚🍚 | Easy One Pot Rice Recipe

Ingredients 📝 * 1 cup basmati rice (washed & soaked for 40–60 minutes) * 150 g green peas (boiled for 3–4 minutes) * 2–3 tbsp oil * 1 tsp cumin seeds * 1 bay leaf * 1 cinnamon stick * 1 black cardamom * 2 green cardamoms * 4–5 cloves * 8–10 black peppercorns * 2–2½ tbsp fresh ginger-garlic paste * 3–4 green chilies, chopped * 1–1½ tsp fennel powder * Salt to taste * 2 cups water * 1 tomato, sliced * Fried onions (barista) * Fresh coriander leaves * A pinch of red food color (optional) Method 👩‍🍳 1. Wash and soak the rice for 40 minutes to 1 hour. 2. Heat oil in a kadhai. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black cardamom, green cardamoms, cloves, and black peppercorns. Sauté until fragrant. 3. Add fresh ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears. 4. Add chopped green chilies, fennel powder, salt, and a splash of water. Cook for 1–2 minutes. 5. Add the boiled green peas and sauté well. 6. Add the soaked rice and gently mix. 7. Pour in 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. 8. Place the tomato slices on top, cover, and cook on low flame until the rice becomes fluffy. 9. Garnish with fried onions, fresh coriander, and a pinch of red food color (optional). 10. Serve hot with raita, salad, or tomato chutney. 🍚✨ #youtubeshorts #shorts #viral #fyp #trending