Basmati Rice with Peas and Carrots

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups basmati rice

• 1 cup frozen sweet green peas

• 3 medium carrots

• 1 white onion

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

• A pinch of white pepper

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cups boiling water

Instructions:

1. Cook the frozen peas in boiling water for 20 minutes.

2. While the peas are cooking, finely chop the onion and lightly fry it over high heat with olive oil (in the pot you’ll use for the rice)

3. Peel and grate the carrots.

4. Add the grated carrots to the onion and fry it lightly.

5. Rinse the rice thoroughly.

6. Add salt and cumin to the pot and mix well.

7. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes.

8. Add the boiling water, stir well, and bring to a boil (about 3 minutes).

9. Lower the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.

10. Cook for 15 minutes, then stir the rice gently.

11. Cover again and cook for another 15 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked.

Enjoy!