Pea Pilau

Name: Pea Pilau
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil or butter; 4 cardamom seeds (green); 6 cloves; 1 1/2 inches cinnamon; 1 onion, diced; 1/3 teaspoon turmeric; 1 cup rice; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen peas

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil or butter
4 cardamom seeds (green)
6 cloves
1 1/2 inches cinnamon
1 onion, diced
1/3 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup rice
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas

Directions

1

Lightly fry whole spices in the oil or butter.
2

Add onion until soft and golden, then add turmeric and cook for a minute.
3

Add washed and drained rice and salt and fry until rice is completely coated.
4

Add water, stir well, then cover and steam on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (In electric frying pan, Mom starts at 300 degrees and lowers to 250 degrees.)
5

Warm frozen peas in microwave or hot water, drain, and add to rice mixture before serving.