Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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