Ingredients

How to make it

  • Heat the oil in a heavy 2- to 2 1/2-quart pot over medium heat. When hot, put in the cinnamon, bay leaves, cardamom pods, and cloves. Stir the spices for 5 seconds.
  • Now add the peas. Stir and fry for a minute.
  • Add the rice, and turn the heat to low. Stir and fry the rice for about 3 minutes, Now add the chicken broth and salt. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn the heat to very, very low, and cook, undisturbed, for 25 minutes, Turn off the heat, Let the rice rest, covered and in a warm spot, for 10 minutes.
  • Mix the rice and peas gently with a fork, and serve.
  • Note:
  • The whole spices in this dish are for flavoring only and are not to be eaten.

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  • mystic_river1 15 years ago
    And where would I be without the veggies. The spices are great and really make the dish. Thanks again. ^5
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    " It was excellent "
    minitindel ate it and said...
    ok now im hungry like a mama bear grrrrrrrrrrr hahaha
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