Coconut Milk Rice

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice - 1 cup
• Frozen peas - 1/2 cup
• Coconut milk - 1 cup
• Green chilies - 5
• Onion - 1/2 medium (sliced)
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1
• Cloves - 2
• Cardamon - 1
• Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Bay leaf - 1
• Water - 1 cup
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tbsps
• Ghee - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
2. Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, cardamon, fennel seeds, cumin seeds and fry for 30 secs.
3. Add the green chilies, ginger garlic paste and sliced onions. Cook till onions become translucent.
4. Add the frozen peas and mix well. Add the coconut milk, water and salt.
5. Once the water comes to a boil, add the rice and cook for 2 whistles.
6. Serve hot with any kurma.