Indian Peas Pilau

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter or ghee

1 hot green chili or 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 tsp finely chopped ginger

4 cardamom pods

4 whole cloves

1 stick whole cinnamon, broken into several pieces

1 cup white rice

1 cup fresh (or frozen) peas

1/4 tsp turmeric powder, optional

2-1/4 cups water

1 tsp salt, optional

Cooking Instructions:

Melt the butter in a large pot over a low flame. Add the pepper, onion, ginger, and whole spices. Heat and stir continually for several min. Add the rice and continue stirring so the rice gets coated with the butter and spices. Add the peas, the water and the salt and stir. If a yellow color is desired, add the turmeric. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat again, cover the pot, and simmer about 20 min. until the water has been absorbed and the rice is soft and fluffy. If you use canned peas, drain them and add them during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve with the whole spices left in, but warn your guests not to chomp on them.

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