Mattar ke Chawal

Ingredients

• 2 cups (360 g) basmati (long grain rice), washed and soaked for an hour atleast
• 2 tbsp (30 g )  ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 tbsp jeera (cumin seeds )
• 1 tbsp shredded ginger
• 2 cups shelled (1 kg unpeeled) green peas
• 2 tbsp powdered dhania (coriander seeds )
• 1 tsp   Garam Masala I
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp haldi (turmeric)

Preparation

• In a heavy based pan, heat the ghee and add the jeera and the ginger.

• When the ginger becomes a little brown, add the peas, dhania, garam masala, salt and haldi, and stir-fry till well mixed.

• Add 4 cups water, and bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat and cover. The rice should be done in 10 mins. Serve hot.