Wash and soak rice for at least 30 mins
If you are in a hurry you can soak it in hot water for 15 mins and useup
Discard the water and drain to a colander
Slice the onions and mint leaves
Slit the green chilies
Make the ginger garlic paste
Set them aside
Making peas pulao-Heat ghee or oil in a pot or cooker and saute cashews if using
When they turn golden set them aside
Saute spices for a minute
Add onions and fry until golden
Add ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes off
Saute pudina/ mint for 2 mins
Add peas and rice
Saute for 3 to 4 mins
Pour water and add salt
Check salt and add more if needed
The water must taste medium salty
Cook on a medium heat until the water is almost absorbed
If using pressure cooker, cover the lid and cook on a low heat for 5 mins
If cooking in a pot, then cook covered for 5 to 7 mins on a low heat
Fluff up with a fork once done
Allow to rest for sometime
Garnish peas pulao or matar pulao with nuts
Serve with raita or a gravy