cashew rice with peas Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
VegetarianMain Ingredient,

Ingredients

 Basmati rice/Brown rice or white rice1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cashew pieces1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (roasted)
 Peas1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Oil/Ghee2 Tablespoon (For frying)
 Turmeric1 Pinch
 Garlic powder/Hing1 Pinch
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Water1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 682 Calories from Fat 258

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30 g46.2%

Saturated Fat 4.7 g23.4%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 495 mg20.6%

Total Carbohydrates 90 g30.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.9%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 15 g29.1%

Vitamin A 5.5% Vitamin C 24.7%

Calcium 4.8% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

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

Comments

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shantihhh says :

Oh dear I don't trust myself to make this as I adore cashews. Of course the ones here are just OK nothing like those gorgeous huge ones I love in Aleppy/Kochi. Do you know how many cashews and fat grams are in just one cashew? Don't look it up you also will feel guilty every time you eat even one.
Posted on: 25 September 2007 - 3:33am
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