Basmati Rice with Peas
Basmati rice with peas is a delicious side dish that pairs well with many meals. Made in a single pan over the stovetop in less than 20 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 238kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups White basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable ghee or oil
- 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds see above article for other seeds I've used
- 1½ teaspoons Salt or to taste
- 1½ cups Frozen peas
- 2¼ cups Water
Instructions
- In a bowl, wash the white basmati rice thoroughly until the water runs mostly clear. Drain the rice using a sieve and set aside.1½ cups White basmati rice
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the vegetable ghee. Add the fennel seeds and sauté until a few seeds darken slightly.2 tablespoons Vegetable ghee, 2 teaspoons Fennel seeds, 1½ teaspoons Salt, 1½ cups Frozen peas
- Immediately add the drained rice, frozen peas, and salt. Stir well to ensure every grain is coated with ghee.2¼ cups Water
- Add water and stir again to make sure the rice is fully submerged. Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, stir once more, reduce the heat to low-medium, and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg