Peas Rice 02 – Bean Cereals Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

Rice and Peas with Garam Masala

1 1/2 cups basmati rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 small onion, cut into thin half rings

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground garam masala

4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

2 cups chicken broth, fresh or canned

1 cup peas, fresh or frozen, cooked in boiling water for 2 minutes

Wash the rice in several changes of water and drain. Cover generously

in water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly. Heat the oil

in a small, heavy pot over medium high heat. When hot, add the

onion and stir until it is brown. Add the rice, salt, garam masala,

and dill. Stir for a minute. Now put in the broth and bring to a

boil. Cover tightly, turn heat to very low, and cook 20 minutes.

Add the drained peas. Cover tightly again and cook another 5 to 7

minutes. Stir gently before serving.

Yield: 5 to 6 servings

Category: Bean Cereals Recipes