Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas(Matar Pulao; Serves 8) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. basmati rice, uncooked
1 Tbsp. butter or ghee
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 cinnamon stick
2 green cardamom pods
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. peas
1/2 c. blanched, sliced almonds
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
1/2 c. Italian-style bread crumbs
4 to 6 oz. grated Mozzarella
milk
oregano to taste
rosemary to taste
basil to taste
red pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Spray a large casserole with nonstick vegetable spray.