Anda Matar Pulao
PakistaniPakistani RecipesDesi eggsEasy
Lightly spiced rice pulao with green peas and boiled eggs — a simple, everyday Pakistani one-pot meal with raita on the side.
Prep time20 min
Cook time25 min
Total time45 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice, soaked 20 minutes
- 3 eggs, boiled and halved
- 1 cup green peas (matar)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 green chillies, slit
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp oil or ghee
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Heat oil or ghee, fry cumin seeds, then the onion until light golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and garam masala, fry for 1 minute.
- Add the peas and the soaked, drained rice. Stir gently for 2 minutes.
- Add 3.5 cups of water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the rice is done.
- Place the halved boiled eggs on top, garnish with coriander and serve with raita.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)380 kcal
Protein (estimate)11 g
Fat (estimate)13 g
Carbs (estimate)52 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Let the pulao rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking so the grains firm up. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled; serve hot. Allergens: contains egg and milk (ghee/raita). Substitute: use frozen peas if fresh peas are out of season, or add diced carrots.