Qeema Matar Pulao or  Mince Peas Pulao is a very aromatic and nice flavorful dish which can be had as it is without any gravies. It can also be prepared with leftover qeema, in that case just omit all the steps in  making the qeema mentioned below and just add rice, water and salt to the cooked qeema. This is one recipe which can be made and had on a plain lazy day.






Ingredients you require:
Qeema / Minced mutton - 200 gms
Basmati rice - 1 cup, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
Cloves - 2
Cinnamom - 1 inch
Green cardamom - 2
Peppercorns - 1-2
Bay leaf - 1
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Onion - 1 medium, finely sliced
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 2, chopped
Tomatoes - 1, chopped
Coriander - a bunch, chopped
Salt - to taste
Oil


How to make Qeema Matar Pulao: 
In a pot heat oil and add in the cloves, cinnamon, green cardamom, peppercorns, bay leaf and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds

Add onions and saute till it becomes soft

Add minced meat or qeema and cook on high flame till it changes colour

Add ginger garlic paste and cook till raw smell disappears

Add tomatoes, red chilli powder and green chillies. Cook for few minutes

Add rice and mix

Add 2 cups of water and salt and cook till it starts boiling

Add coriander leaves and stir. Simmer till rice is fully done

Toss lightly and serve!!!