Pakistani Green Pulao

By MaryEllen

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 to 3 bay leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 12-ounce package frozen peas
• Servings: 4
• Nutrition Facts
• Serving size: 1/4 of a recipe (10.2 ounces).
• Percent daily values based on the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) for a 2000 calorie diet.
• Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories 310.62
• Calories From Fat (21%) 66.07
• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 7.55g 12%
• Saturated Fat 1.1g 6%
• Cholesterol 0mg 0%
• Sodium 102.92mg 4%
• Potassium 235.49mg 7%
• Total Carbohydrates 52.52g 18%
• Fiber 4.92g 20%
• Sugar 5.95g
• Protein 8.11g 16%

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry onion until slightly brown. Add cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, and garlic. Add rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.

2. Add peas. Stir, lower heat and simmer covered until rice is cooked. Let stand uncovered until extra water evaporates