Aloo Matar Ka Pulao ( Indian Rice With Potatoes And Peas ) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice (or long grain rice)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 cup shelled green peas
1 cup potato, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons powdered coriander seeds
1 teaspoon powdered garam masala
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
4 cups water

Preparation

Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
Serve hot.