Monday, April 16, 2018

Instant Pot Peas Pulao

1.5 c. rice, rinsed and drained
2 c. frozen peas
1/2 onion, diced
1 and 1/2 onions, sliced thinly
oil

Heat 3-4 Tb. oil in IP.  Add bay leaf, a cinnamon stick, and a pinch of the following spices: cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom.  Sautee 1/2 diced onion until translucent.  Add 1Tb. ginger garlic paste (or 1.5 tsp each ginger and garlic) and sautee until fragrant.  Add in rice and sauté for a few mins, stirring frequently.  Add in peas and correct amount of water for the rice. (I used 1.5c sona masoori rice and scant 3 cups water), add salt (1/2-1 tsp).

Set IP on manual mode for 6 mins.

Caramelize sliced onions on stovetop.  Sautee cashews in oil separately.

Garnish the peas pulao with carmelized onions and cashews.

Both kids LOVED this dish, especially the caramelized onions, and asked "Can you make this every day?!"