This fragrant Indian spiced rice dish wakes up ho-hum plain rice. The spice, Garam Masala, includes cardamon, cumin, cinnamon, coriander and black pepper adds layers of delicious flavor. The spice has become easier to find in most grocery stores.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Indian Fragrant Rice
Servings 6
Author Debby - www.AFeastfortheEyes.net
Ingredients
1cupbrown basmatic riceor white basmati rice
2teaspoonsGaram masalaspice found in most grocery stores
1/2oniondiced
1small clove garlicfinely minced
2cupschicken stockor water
1/4cupgolden raisinsor regular
1cupfrozen peas
GARNISH:
1green onionthinly sliced
Cilantro or parsley
Instructions
Use enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom of a pot with a tightly fitted cover.
Saute the onion and garlic, just until fragrant and slightly translucent.
Add the rice, and cook for about 2 minutes, to lightly toast.
Add the garam masala spice and stir, and then add the chicken stock (or water).
Cook on medium low heat for about 40 minutes, until all the liquid has evaporated.
Add the frozen peas and gently stir to fluff the rice.