Cheese, Onion and Green Peas Pulao ( Tiffin Treats For Kids )

by Tarla Dalal

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Cheese, onion and green peas’ pulao, quickly prepared, quickly eaten – a nutritious, delicious pulao that combines kiddie favourite cheese with the right balance of mild spices.

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Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups long grained rice (basmati) (basmati)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 sticks cinnamon (dalchini)
1 clove
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 tsp green chilli paste
salt to taste
3/4 cup boiled green peas
1/3 cup grated processed cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Clean, wash and soak the rice for approx. 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, clove and bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for a minute.
Add the onions and green chilli paste and sauté on a medium flame till the onions turn translucent.
Add the rice and sauté on a medium flame till they turn light pink in colour.
Add 2½ cups of hot water and salt, mix well and cover and cook on a slow flame for 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the green peas, cheese and coriander and mix gently.
Lower the flame, cover and cook till the rice is done, while stirring continuously.

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