Aloo Matar Ka Pulao ( Indian Rice With Potatoes And Peas )

• 2 cups basmati rice (or long grain rice)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup shelled green peas
• 1 cup potato, peeled and chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons powdered coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon powdered garam masala
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cups water

1. Wash rice and soak in 2 cups of water for an hour. Drain well.
2. In a heavy pan, heat the butter and add the cumin and the ginger.
3. When the ginger becomes a light brown, add the peas and potatoes, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric. Stir-fry till well mixed.
4. Add the drained rice & 4 cups of water, bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat to simmer and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

basmati rice, water, butter, cumin, fresh ginger, green peas, potato, powdered coriander seeds, powdered garam masala, salt, turmeric, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aloo-matar-ka-pulao-indian-rice-with-potatoes-and-peas-172775 (may not work)