Indian Rice and Pea Pilaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 3 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 cup raw cashew or almond pieces
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoon minced hot green chilis, or more if you like it spicy
- 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
- 1-2/3 to 1-3/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup peas, preferably fresh
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 cup raisins or currants
- 1 tsp.salt
- 3 Tbsp. mixed fresh herbs, minced
Instructions
Heat oil over medium-low. Add nuts, fry until light golden brown and remove with slotted spoon. Raise heat to medium and fry cumin seeds, green chilis and ginger. Pour in rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Pour in water, peas, turmeric, raisins, salt and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Just before stirring fluff rice and stir in nuts.