INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1 :

Wash Utkal’s Kasper Lachkari non-basmati rice until water turns clear, then soak it in enough water for 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes are over, drain the water and set aside the rice.

Step 2 :

Heat a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the oil and then add the bay leaf then add the diced onion and green chilli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions turn light golden brown in colour. You can add a pinch of salt here so that onions cook faster.

Step 3 :

Add the green peas along with chopped cilantro. Cook for 30 seconds. The key is to keep them green and not make them yellow. Ensure not to overcook the peas.

Step 4 :

Add 2 cups water, salt and let it all come to a boil.

Step 5 :

Once the water starts boiling, add the rinsed and drained rice to the pan. Stir it well.

Step 6 :

Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. After 10 minutes check the rice, if it isn’t done, cook for additional 5 minutes.

Step 7 :

Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.

Step 8 :

Garnish the Green matar pulao with some more cilantro! Serve hot with any curry or raita.