Vegetarian Cashew Rice With Peas

I'm not a fan of Indian food, but this recipe from "The Higher Taste" would probably work from someone who does enjoy it.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup basmati rice or 1  cup brown rice or 1  cup white rice
• 1⁄2 cup cashew pieces, roasted
• 1⁄2 cup peas
• 2  tablespoons  oil or 2  tablespoons ghee, for frying
• 1  pinch turmeric
• 1  pinch garlic powder or 1  pinch hing
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups water

Directions

1. Wash rice.
2. In 1 quart pan put 2 Tbsp oil, garlic powder and rice. Stir over medium heat for 30 seconds.
3. Add water, turmeric and salt. Add peas.
4. Bring to a full boil, then cover and cook on very low heat for 18 minutes; stir in cashew pieces.
5. Garnish w/ coriander leaves.