East Indian Spilt Pea Pilaf Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine peas and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Drain and keep warm., In a large nonstick skillet, cook the bay leaf in oil until golden, about 3 minutes. Add onion; saute until tender. Stir in the seasonings; saute for 30 seconds. Add the rice; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in broth and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Add peas; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Steps:

• Combine peas and 4 cups water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until peas are tender, about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile chop onion.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet and saute bay leaf until golden, about 3 minutes.
• Add onion and saute until tender.
• Meanwhile drain peas and keep warm.
• Add the seasonings (cinnamon-turmeric) to the onions and saute an additional 30 seconds.
• Add the rice and cook while stirring for 3 minutes.
• Add the broth and remaining 3/4 cup of water and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Add peas and heat through.
• Remove bay leaf before serving.