Fragrant Basmati Rice with Cumin Seeds & Peas

Fragrant Basmati Rice with Cumin Seeds & Peas

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes

2 cups green peas

1 onion, thinly sliced

1 green chili, finely chopped

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 green cardamom pods, cracked open

2 bay leaves

3-4 cloves

1.5 cups water

3 tablespoons  cilantro chopped

salt, to taste

Instructions Soak basmati rice in enough water for 30 minutes.

In EOS skillet add little bit coconut oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds.

Once seeds crackle and start turning brown add bay leaf, cloves and cardamom. Sauté till fragrant, around 30 seconds. Add sliced onions and green chili. Cook till onions turn light golden brown in color. Once the onions are done, add the water and rice. Start rice 1 setting after 8 mins add in green fresh peas. Give a good mix and add salt. Now close the pan and let it cook . Serve with Cilantro.