*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Peas Pilav

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          Tomatoes -- chopped
   1 1/2  cups          Green peas
     1/4  cup           Yogurt
   4      teaspoons     Minced garlic
   4      teaspoons     Minced ginger root
   2      teaspoons     Ground coriander
   1      teaspoon      Ground cumin
   1      teaspoon      Garam masala
                        Salt
     1/4  teaspoon      Ground turmeric
   2      tablespoons   Canola oil
   1      cup           Finely diced onion
   2                    Green chiles
   2      sticks        cinnamon
  16                    Black peppercorns
   2      teaspoons     Cumin seeds
   3      cups          Water -- about
     3/4  pound         Potatoes -- cut into l6 pieces
     1/4  cup           Cilantro -- finely chopped
   2      cups          Basmati rice -- washed and dra

Combine tomatoes, peas, yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander,
cumin, garam masala, l/2 tsp.  salt, and turmeric in bowl.  Heat canola oil
in large saucepan.  Add onion, green chiles, cinnamon sticks, peppercorns
and cumin seeds and saute until onion starts to turn golden.  Add tomato
mixture and stir.  Cover and cook over medium heat l0 minutes, stirring
occasionally.  Add water, remaining 3/4 tsp.  salt, potatoes and cilantro.
Stir well, cover and bring to boil.  Add rice, stir gently and cook,
covered, until almost all the water has been absorbed, about l0 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and cook l0 to l5 minutes, or until rice is tender.


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