Easy Peas Pulao

I've been planning for a long time to make peas pulao, but couldn't find an easy satisfying recipe, until i found this one. Its so simple, delicious and easy to make and you can make this pulao with just the rice cooker.

Preparation time: 30 mins
Makes 2 servings
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredient:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Peas - 1/3 cup
Onion - 1/2, sliced thinly lengthwise
Cumin - 1 tsp
Ghee - 2 tbs
Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
Salt - to taste

To grind :

Green chilly- 2
Garlic - 3 pods
Ginger - 2" piece


Procedure:

1. Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins.
2. Meanwhile have the peas ready. If using frozen , microwave it for 3 mins. If using dry peas, have it soaked overnight and microwaved so it doesn't take long to cook. 
3. Grind ginger-garlic-g.chillies into fine paste with very little water.
4. Switch on the rice cooker and add the ghee to be heated. Add cumin seeds.
5. Add onion and saute till pink. 
6. To this add the ginger-garlic-chilli paste and saute for 2 mins.
7. Put in the half-cooked peas and the soaked rice. Add salt and mix well. 
8. Pour water in 1:1.5 cups ratio and close the lid. 
9. Let the rice cook in the usual manner. Once done,  fluff it with fork and garnish with chopped cilantro. 

Steaming hot delicious pulao is ready to be served with raita or curry of your choice :)