Smoky White Matar & Rice Pot

Hearty slow-cooked comfort layered with warmth and gentle spice

MAY 18, 2026

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Serves: 4–5

Best made with: Farmili White Matar + Farmili Basmati Rice
Farmili White Matar becomes soft and creamy after slow cooking, while aged basmati rice keeps the dish fragrant and light.

Ingredients:

• Farmili White Matar – 1 cup, soaked overnight

• Farmili Basmati Rice – 1½ cups

• Farmili Medium Pungency Mustard Oil – 1½ tbsp

• Onion – 2, sliced

• Garlic cloves – 5, sliced

• Ginger – 1 tsp, grated

• Tomato – 2, chopped

• Carrot – 1, diced

• Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp

• Black pepper – ½ tsp

• Turmeric – ¼ tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Warm water – as needed

• Fresh coriander – for garnish

• Lemon wedges – for serving

Method:

• Heat Farmili Medium Pungency Mustard Oil in a heavy pot and cook the onions until lightly golden.

• Add garlic and ginger and sauté until aromatic.

• Add tomatoes and cook gently until softened.

• Add soaked Farmili White Matar, carrot, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.

• Pour enough warm water to cover the matar and cook until nearly tender.

• Add washed Farmili Basmati Rice and mix gently.

• Add more warm water if needed and cook covered on low heat until the rice becomes soft and fluffy.

• Let the pot rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.

• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm with lemon wedges.

Farmili Note:

This slow-cooked rice pot feels deeply comforting while still remaining light and balanced. Farmili White Matar adds earthy richness, while basmati rice keeps the dish fragrant and delicate.

Recipe Inspiration & References:

• Refika’s Kitchen – https://www.youtube.com/@RefikaKitchen

• Hebbars Kitchen – https://hebbarskitchen.com/

• A Kitchen in Istanbul – https://vidarbergum.com/