Cumin scented Basmati Rice with Vegetables

Serves 4

Prep time; 15 minutes

cook time: 40 minutes

total time: 50 minutes


INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small dice
  • 1/2 bag (8 Ounces) of frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

Sauté carrots in hot oil.  As the carrots soften, add frozen peas, cumin and salt, mix well and cook for 2 - 3 minutes, or just until the carrots start to brown.  

Add rice and gently mix with vegetables. Sauté for 2 minutes, or just until the rice whitens a bit and takes on a chalky color. Add water, adjust flame to low and cover. Cook rice for 1/2 hour.

Uncover and gently mix rice with a large spoon or rice paddle, turning contents of the pot from bottom to top.

Cover and let rice rest off of flame for 10 minutes and serve.