BASMATI RICE WITH GREEN PEAS

 

BASMATI RICE WITH GREEN PEAS

 

PORTIONS: 6

 

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups basmati rice

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

2½ cups boiling water

½ tsp. salt

2 garlic cloves, chopped

½ cup onions, diced

½ red pepper, diced

2/3 cup cooked green peas

1 tsp. fresh oregano

1 tsp. parsley, chopped

 

METHOD

In a pot heat the oil at moderate temperature and lightly brown the rice until you see it to turn to a white color.

Add the boiling water, salt, put the lid on, turn the flame to low and slowly cook for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest 5 minutes.

In a sauté pan pour a bit of oil and sauté the garlic and onions together.

Add and sauté red pepper.

Add herbs and heat up green peas.

Mix in the cooked basmati rice.

Serve immediately.