Aloo Matar Pualo

Name: Aloo Matar Pualo
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup aged basmati rice (washed & soaked in water for 30 mins); 3/4 cup peas; 1 cup 1/2" potato chunks (peeled); 1 cup thinly sliced onion; 1/2 tbsp ginger paste (add 2-3 chilies while making the paste); 3 tbsp ghee ( or any neutral oil); 1-1/4 cups Water (Here, 1 cup = 240 ml.); Salt (to taste); 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder (optional); 2 pinches Star Anise (Chakr Phool) Powder (Optional); 10 Black Peppercorns; 4 Green Cardamoms; 2 Black Cardamoms; 1/2 inch Mace; 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick; 6 Cloves; 1 Star Anise; 1 Bay leaf

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:25min

Aloo Matar Pulao made in the Instant Pot is a healthy one pot meal that's gluten free, kids friendly & can be made vegan. This Indian style Potatoe Peas Rice dish packs a punch with extremely fluffy rice & subtle flavors from the whole spices. A great Pilaf recipe to make any time for a quick lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:00:14 GMT