Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas(Matar Pulao; Serves 8)

• 2 c. basmati rice, uncooked
• 1 Tbsp. butter or ghee
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 c. peas
• 1/2 c. blanched, sliced almonds
• 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 2 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 c. Italian-style bread crumbs
• 4 to 6 oz. grated Mozzarella
• milk
• oregano to taste
• rosemary to taste
• basil to taste
• red pepper to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Spray a large casserole with nonstick vegetable spray.

basmati rice, butter, garlic, cinnamon, green cardamom pods, salt, peas, blanched, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, onions, italianstyle bread crumbs, milk, oregano, rosemary, basil, red pepper, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=650593 (may not work)