Aromatic Brown Jasmine Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Combine rice, 3 1/4 cups water, cinnamon stick, and 1/4 tsp.
2. 2
   salt in large saucepan.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently 35 minutes, or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed.
5. 5
   Heat ghee in large skillet over medium heat until hot.
6. 6
   Add garlic and garam masala, and heat 15 seconds.
7. 7
   Add onion and remaining 1/4 tsp.
8. 8
   salt.
9. 9
   Reduce heat
10. 10
    to low, and cook 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
11. 11
    Add peas, and cook 2 minutes more.
12. 12
    Remove cinnamon stick from rice.
13. 13
    Stir rice into onion mixture, and cook 2 to 3 minutes more.
14. 14
    Transfer to serving dish, and fluff rice with fork.