Ingredients
6 servings
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •4 whole cloves
- •3 black cardamom seeds
- •6 whole black peppercorns
- •2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
- •2 teaspoons garlic powder
- •2 tablespoons water
- •1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
- •2 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- •4 cups water
- •salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat. Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks. Cook for a few minutes to bring out the aroma of the spices. Stir the garlic powder and 2 tablespoons of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.
- Add the green peas to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Season with a little salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Taste, and adjust the salt before serving.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 313
- Carbohydrate: 59g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Sugar: 2g