Pulao Rice

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Ingredients

cup Long Grain Rice

cup Ghee Or Butter

2 mediums Onion, Sliced

1 Clove Garlic, Crushed

teaspoon Salt

cup Peas

cup Hot Water

Preparation

Clean, wash and soak rice for a half hour. Heat the ghee and fry the onions until golden. Add the drained rice, garlic, salt and peas and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the hot water, blending thoroughly, and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

NOTE: Any of the following can be added: Cloves, Cinnamon, Caraway Seeds, Tumeric, Ginger, Red Pepper, Coriander, Parsley, Garam Masala or Cumin.

To Make Good Curries by Helen Lawson