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PAKISTANI FLAVOUR. SHARED EVERYWHERE.
Rice & biryani

Matar Pulao

A gentle, fragrant rice dish for everyday tables.

South AsianMildVegetarian
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Soak / rest20 min
Total1 hr
Times are estimates, including soaking or resting where shown.
Matar Pulao
AI-generated serving illustration. Your finished dish may vary.

Let’s get cooking.

  1. 01

    Rinse rice and soak 20 minutes; drain. Thinly slice the onion.

  2. 02

    Warm oil and fry cumin, cardamom and cinnamon for 30 seconds. Add onion and cook 6–8 minutes until golden. Stir in peas for 2 minutes.

  3. 03

    Add rice, salt and water. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 15 minutes. Leave covered off the heat for 5 minutes. Remove whole spices before serving.

A little kitchen care

Use a food thermometer: poultry 74°C, ground beef 71°C, fish 63°C. Cook eggs until whites and yolks are firm. Keep raw and ready-to-eat foods separate.

Cooking temperature guide ↗
Ingredients & allergy notes

This is not an allergen-free claim. Check every ingredient and packaged blend for its full label, including possible cross-contact. Use vegetarian-suitable cheese and packaged ingredients for vegetarian recipes.

COOKING VIEW

Matar Pulao

Step 1 of 3

Rinse rice and soak 20 minutes; drain. Thinly slice the onion.