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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 46 |
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Easy and versatile rice dish that goes well with just about everything. Ingredients:
2 tbs butter or vegetable oil |
1 onion, thinly sliced |
4 whole black peppercorns |
4 whole cardamom pods |
1/4 tsp ground cumin |
2 bay leaves |
1 cinnamon stick |
salt to taste |
1 cup long-grain rice, preferably basmati |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 9-oz package frozen sweet peas |
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in an ovenproof pot with a lid over moderate heat and saute the onion, peppercorns, cardamom, cumin, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick for 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and stir until the rice kernels are coated with oil.
3. Add the water, bring to a boil, and simmer covered until about half the water is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Stir in the peas, return the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered for 5 minutes.
5. Place the covered saucepan in a preheated 300F oven for 15 minutes.
6. Before serving, remove the bay leaves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick, and fluff the rice with a fork.
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