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Indian side with cumin, cloves and cardamom.
Basmati Rice with Peas
- 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup diced onion
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Saute onion, cinnamon, cloves and cumin
seeds in butter over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add water,
rice and salt. Bring to a boil and cover pot. Simmer until rice
is done, about 25 minutes.
- Add cayenne pepper and peas during last
5 minutes of cooking. Stir in cilantro when finished cooking.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy of Honeysuckle White, a division of Cargill,
Incorporated. Used with permission.
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