Peas-ful pulao

Hubby wanted aloo matar and roti, but since I was just not in a mood to make rotis, I made this peas-ful pulao instead. Paired with lightly spiced curds, it was almost as good as having aloo-matar!

1 measure rice, washed and soaked

1 tbsp ghee

1/2 tsp jeera

1 badi elaichi

2 bay leaves

1 star anise

1/2 measure peas

1 large onion, cut into slices

Salt to taste

Method:

Start cooking the rice with 3 times the quantity of water.

Heat the ghee, add jeera, and when it starts spluttering, add the onions, and the spices, and saute till onions start browning.

Add the peas and saute for a couple of minutes

When the rice is a little over 1/2 done,  add the peas and salt, mix well, and leave it on a low flame till the rice cooks completely.

Serve with curds.