Green Peas Palav

DISH 45
New Thing: garam masala

INDIAN DISH #1

Green Peas Palav
* 1 cup basmati rice
* 1/2 cup fresh green peas
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 2 tblsp vegetable oil
* 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
* 2 small green chillies - deseeded and minced
* small piece of ginger - minced
* 1/4 tsp turmeric
* 1/4 tsp garam masala
* 1-1/2 cup water
* cilantro leaves - washed and cut into tiny pieces

Wash the rice under flowing water to remove any dust.

Keep a large non-stick skillet on heat , add 2 tblsp vegetable oil.
When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute.
Then add chillies, ginger and turmeric.
Now add rice, salt, green peas, garam masala and water and bring to a full boil.
Then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and slowly cook for 20 - 25 minutes, until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender and fluffy.

Turn off the heat and let the rice sit for 10 minutes.
Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.