Basmati Rice with Peas

By dette

Indian side with cumin, cloves and cardamom.

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.