Indian side with cumin, cloves and cardamom.
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup diced onion
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Saute onion, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds in butter over medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add water, rice and salt. Bring to a boil and cover pot. Simmer until rice is done, about 25 minutes.
Add cayenne pepper and peas during last 5 minutes of cooking. Stir in cilantro when finished cooking.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 265
Calories from fat: 55
Total fat: 6 gm
Saturated fat: 4 gm
Cholesterol: 16 mg
Sodium: 373 mg
Carbohydrate: 52 gm
Protein: 4 gm