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PEAS RICE

Ingredients for 4 servings

5 green chilies                         1 c. coconut milk
15 pieces coriander leaves              salt to taste
1 Tbsp. + 1 c. water                    1/2 c. fresh peas
1 c. basmati rice                       1 c. chopped onions
3 Tbsp. melted butter                   1 tsp. masala powder
                                        6 cashews

Blend green chilies and coriander leaves in 1 tablespoon of water into a smooth paste. Saute rice in 1 teaspoon melted butter very lightly over low fire for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup Coconut milk, 1 cup water, salt, peas, sauteed rice and green chili paste and cook for 15 minutes. Saute chopped onions, masala powder and cashews in butter in a fry pan over medium heat until golden brown and mix it with cooked rice. Serve hot.



Raj Kumar Rajendran 2009-11-14