Indian Spiced Basmati Rice(Not my pics/ingredient)

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Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice

1¼ cup water

1 tablespoon canola oil

½ cup diced red onion

1 tablespoon minced garlic

½ cup chopped tomato

½ cup diced golden potato

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

¼ cup pea’s

Fresh tomatoes (optional)

Preparations

1. Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Drain well.

2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until fragrant and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.

3. Add all the above spices and cook, stirring often, about 1 minute. Stir in all the vegetables (except peas). Add the rice, stirring gently to mix it well with all the vegetables. Pour in water and bring to a boil, uncovered. Reduce heat to low, and simmer covered, for 15 minutes. Serve with peas and fresh tomatoes, if desired.