Pea and Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Black pepper - To taste
• Salt - To taste
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 2 cups
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Frozen peas - 1 cup
• Basmati rice - 1 cup

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large saucepan, heat some oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the onion and garlic mixture.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 10 minutes.
7. Add the frozen peas, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well.
8. Cover the saucepan again and let the pilaf cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the peas are heated through.
9. Remove from heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for a few minutes.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.