Royal Basmati

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Course : Rice
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 cups brown basmati*
4 cups water or broth*
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds or
1/2 teaspoon powdered cumin
1 large onion -- peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen green peas
 

Preparation:

In a heavy skillet or Dutch oven with a lid heat oil and cumin seeds. Stir for a few seconds add onions and cook until translucent. Add rice and continue cooking for 3-4 min. Add liquid and bring to boil. Cover reduce heat to low and cook 45-50 min . Stir in peas the last few minutes of cooking. Makes 4 servings. (*Substitution: white basmati can be substituted for brown adjust water to 3 c. water for 2 c. white basmati)

 

Nutritional Information:

114 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (78% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 288mg Sodium