INGREDIENTS :
2 tbsps vegetable/sunflower or canola oil/ghee
1 large onion chopped fine
1 cup fresh green peas
1 cup Basmati rice (a long grain Indian rice)
3 cups water
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup warm water
1 large onion chopped fine
1 cup fresh green peas
1 cup Basmati rice (a long grain Indian rice)
3 cups water
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup warm water
METHOD :
*Soak the peas overnight if it is not fresh green peas.
*Wash the rice in water and keep aside to soak for 30 minutes.
*Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. When it is hot add the onions and cook till soft.
*Add the peas and stir well.
*Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
*Add the water, turmeric and salt to taste to the rice and let it boil on a medium flame.
*Cook till the water seems to have almost disappeared
*Heat the oil in a deep heavy-bottomed pan. When it is hot add the onions and cook till soft.
*Add the peas and stir well.
*Add the rice and fry for 2 minutes.
*Add the water, turmeric and salt to taste to the rice and let it boil on a medium flame.
*Cook till the water seems to have almost disappeared
*Add the warm water to the top of the rice and cover the pan again. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes and remove from fire.
* Garnish with cashews and coriander leaves
* Serve hot with raita / your favourite gravy!!
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