Masala Rice

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 12 cup frozen garden peas
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 -3 green chilies, deseeded and chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 12 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 12 teaspoon ginger, paste
• 12 teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons yoghurt
• 2 -3 cardamoms
• 3 tablespoons oil
• salt

1. Wash and soak rice for around 1/2 an hour.
2. In the meanwhile, cut the vegetables.
3. Mix the spice powders and yogurt together in a bowl.
4. Heat oil.
5. Saute the onion till light brown.
6. Add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute till brown.
7. Add the spice paste and saute for 5 mins more.
8. Add some water if needed to avoid burning.
9. Add the potatoes, peas and rice saute for few mins.
10. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
11. Stir and cover with a lid and cook on low till cooked.
12. Garnish with coriander and fried cashew nuts.

basmati rice, potatoes, onion, green chilies, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, ginger, garlic, yoghurt, cardamoms, oil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/masala-rice-88660 (may not work)