Coconut Milk Peas Pulav

Coconut milk from fresh coconut is rich in fat but some say it does not increase cholesterol in the body. It is still under research. This recipe contains coconut milk which gives a rich flavour entirely different from the regular pulav.Peas have their own flavour but combined with coconut milk the taste is awesome.Other vegetables could be used too.

Ingredients	Quantity
Basmati Rice	1 cup
Coconut Milk	1 cup
Water	¼ cup
Shelled Peas	½ cup
Mint Leaves	4 or 5
Sliced Onions	¼ cup
Ginger Garlic Paste	1 tsp
Cashew Nuts	5
Cummin Seeds	1 tsp
Bay Leaf	1
Garam Masala Powder	½ tsp
Salt	to taste
Oil	1 tbsp

2tbsp
Method

Wash the rice, drain the water and keep it aside.Heat oil in a pan or a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds,bay leaf and cashewnuts and fry.

1. Add the ginger garlic paste and onions and fry till the onions turn brown in colour.


2. Then add the washed rice and fry till the rice is light and coated with oil.


3. Add the peas,mint leaves,garam masala powder and mix.


4. Add the coconut milk and little water if required to the rice and mix.Add the salt and cook till the rice is cooked and separate.


5. Serve hot with raita.


6. Raita is an accompaniment to pulav which is made by adding sliced onions,sprouts,tomatoes,chopped green chillies,chopped coriander leaves and salt in beaten curds.