Rice and Pea Pilaf (Makes 4 servings):

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
• 4 to 5 whole garlic cloves.
• 1 stick cinnamon.
• 4 small green chilies.
• 2 medium onions sliced thin.
• 2 cups rice.
• 1 cup Verde frozen green peas.
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder.
• 5 cups water.
• Salt.

Directions:

• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat-
• Add garlic cloves and cinnamon and cook about 20 seconds.
• Add chilies and onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Add rice and cook, stirring frequently about 2 min.
• Add Verde peas and cumin powder and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• Add water and salt bring to a boil and reduce to lowest heat.
• Cover with lid and allow to cook till all the water is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
• Serve hot.