Matar Pulao (Rice with Peas)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 black cardamom seeds
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons water
• + 4 more ingredients
• • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

1. Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices. 2. Ad...

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