Rinse basmati rice till the water runs clear of starch and soak in enough water for 30 minutes.
Heat a pressure cooker on low-medium heat adds clarified butter or oil.
Add whole spices bay leaf, cinnamon, and star anise sauté till the oil become fragrant.
Add black peppercorns, cloves, and cumin seeds stir on low-medium heat.
Add cashews and stir until cashew turn golden brown.
Drain all the water from basmati rice. Transfer rice to the pressure cooker.
Saute for 1-2 minutes on medium heat so that rice gets well coated with oil.
Add salt and garam masala mix all well.
Add green peas again give it a mix and add water, bring it to boil.
Close the lid and pressure cook rice on medium heat for 2 whistles.
Remove pressure cooker from heat, let it cool down. Fluff rice with the fork.
Matar pulav is ready, serve hot with any daal, raita.
