Basmati Rice With Cashews Peas And Fresh Coriander Food

BASMATI RICE WITH CASHEWS, PEAS AND FRESH CORIANDER

Steps:

• In a small pan over a medium heat, bring the water to the boil; add the salt and turmeric; reduce to a simmer and cover tightly.
• In a larger - preferably heavy-based - pan, over a medium heat, heat the ghee or oil; add the yellow asafetida powder and chopped onion and stir to combine for 1-2 minutes, add the rice and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the rice becomes whitish in colour.
• Carefully pour the simmering water into the pan containing the rice, stir briefly, and if the peas you are using are fresh, add them now; increase the heat so that the water is again boiling, then reduce to a very low heat and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
• Simmer the rice for 15-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed by the rice and the rice is tender and flaky; if you are using frozen peas, add them 5 minutes before the end of this stage of the cooking; stir through the rice quickly, and replace the lid as soon as you can.
• Remove the pan from the heat and leave it covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes to allow the grains to firm up.
• Fold in the cashews, chopped baby spinach leaves and chopped coriander leaves, and stir well to combine the ingredients.
• Serve hot, garnished with the remaining herbs.
• NOTES: (i) I have suggested adding the chopped baby spinach leaves in step six, as baby spinach leaves wilt very quickly once they come into contact with something like hot rice. If you would like your spinach leaves not just wilted but cooked, add them when adding the frozen peas towards the end of the cooking time in step four. (ii) The Zaar Kitchen Dictionary suggests that either garlic powder or onion powder are suitable substitutions for yellow asafetida powder.

CHICKEN CURRY WITH PEAS AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions for 10 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally, Reduce to medium-low; cook another 10-12 minutes or until deep golden and very soft.
• Increase heat to medium. Stir in chicken.
• Cook, stirring to break up meat, for 5-7 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin; cook for 3 minutes. Stir in peas and vegetable cocktail; cook for 3 minutes.
• Stir in Coriander.
• Serve with lime wedges and PC Louisiana Hot Sauce or with Basmati Rice, if desired.

PERUVIAN STYLE CORIANDER RICE WITH PEAS

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet or saute pan with a tight lid (can be non-stick), sprayed with oil, saute the onion, bell peppers, hot peppers, and garlic until the onion begins to brown a bit. Add water a tablespoon at a time to keep them from sticking, as needed.
• Add the cilantro, coriander, and cumin, and stir-fry for a minute.
• Add the raw rice and stir-fry briefly.
• Pour in the beer and the hot water with the bouillon, and the peas, with pepper to taste, plus your Protein choice and any Optional addition you might be using.
• Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes(longer for whole wheat basmati-about 45 mins), or until the rice is done.
• Toss ingredients and taste for salt and pepper.