Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas And Cashews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 c. white basmati rice, rinsed and drained or long grain rice
3 c. boiling water
salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 c. frozen peas
8 to 12 toasted cashews or almonds (for garnish)

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
Add rice and saute, stirring 1 minute.
Pour boiling water over rice and stir once.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Bring to boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer, without stirring, 12 minutes.
Scatter peas over top in one layer.
Cover and simmer until rice and peas are tender and liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
Fluffy rice gently with fork.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve garnished with cashews.
Serves 4.