Peas Pilaf

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Peas Pilaf

 

1 cups tomatoes, chopped

2 tablespoons no fat yogurt

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons minced ginger root

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

fresh ground pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon water or more as needed

1/2 cup diced onion

1 green chile, diced

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1.5 cups water, or water and tomato juice

1/8 cup chopped cilantro

8 ounces potatoes, cut into chunks

1 cup long grain white rice or basmati

3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

 

Combine tomatoes, yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, garam masala,

cinnamon, pepper, salt and turmeric in a bowl. Saute onion, green chiles and

cumin seeds in water till onion is soft. Add tomato mixture. Cover and cook

over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring from time to time. Add liquid and

cilantro. Bring to boil. Add rice, peas and potatoes. Reduce heat to low, cover

and cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice and potatoes are

tender. Serves 4 to 6.

 

 

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