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Egg and Green Peas Pulao

PakistaniLunchDesi eggsMedium

Light matar pulao with boiled eggs — simple, fragrant and perfect for a family lunch.

Prep time10 min
Cook time25 min
Total time35 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 Desi eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 2 cups basmati rice, soaked 20 minutes
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 green cardamoms
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onion, cumin, cardamoms and bay leaf until fragrant.
  2. Add the peas and salt; fry 2 minutes.
  3. Add the soaked rice and 3 cups water; bring to a boil.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat 15 minutes until done.
  5. Fold in the boiled eggs gently and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)370 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)54 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

Use day-soaked rice for separate grains. Food safety: eggs must be fully boiled. Allergens: contains egg. Substitute: add carrots or potatoes, or use brown rice. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.

Tags: pulao, peas, rice, lunch, Pakistani

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