Indian Basmati Rice with Peas
Try this Indian Basmati Rice with Peas recipe, or contribute your own.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 6
vegetarian
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
red meat free
shellfish free
contains dairy
pescatarian
- 3 cups water
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice either brown or white
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter coconut oil or olive oil (i think butter tastes best.)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric (you can use more but you’ll taste it)
- 1/2 up frozen peas
- chopped cilantro to taste if desired
- Carbohydrate 43.80824 g
- Cholesterol 10.1766666666667 mg
- Fat 5.48274 g
- Fiber 1.99499999841054 g
- Protein 4.59263333333333 g
- Saturated Fat 2.759942 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (182g)
- Sodium 445.491500004007 mg
- Sugar 41.8132400015894 g
- Trans Fat 0.403435333333332 g
- Calories 244 calories
Rinse your rice in a fine mesh sieve, if desired. Transfer rice to a medium saucepan and add all ingredients except peas and cilantro.Bring to a boil, cover and lower to a simmer. Cook white rice for 18-20 minutes, brown rice for 45-50 minutes, or until all water has evaporated.Add frozen peas to rice and allow to sit, covered, for 10 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.
