Matar Palao

 

INGREDIENTS

2 cup(s) uncooked long grain rice	2 cup(s) shelled green peas
4 medium onions chopped	2 green chilli(es) slit
1" piece ginger grated	2" cinnamon stick
4 tablespoons butter or ghee (clarified butter)	4½ cups water
salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat butter / ghee (clarified butter) on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed vessel for about 2 minute(s).
2. Add green chilli(es), ginger and cinnamon. Fry for a few seconds. Now, add onions and fry on medium heat for 4 minutes till the onions are transparent (not brown).
3. Add the rice, green peas, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low level for 15 minutes or till all water evaporates.