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Peas Pulav


Ingredients:

Basmati rice (2 cups)
Ghee (clarified butter) (2 tbsp)
jeera (1 tbsp )
Shredded ginger (1 tbsp)
shelled green peas (2 1/2 cups)
dhania pwd (2 tbsp)
Garam Masala (1 tsp )
salt
turmeric pwd (1 tsp)


Method:


wash and soak the Basmati rice for an hour atleast.

In a heavy based pan, heat the ghee and add the jeera and the ginger.

When the ginger becomes a little brown, add the peas, dhania, garam masala, salt and turmeric pwd, and stir-fry till well mixed.

Add Rice, 4 cups water, and bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat and cover. The rice should be done in 10 mins.

Serve hot with any Raitha !!!

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