Basmati Rice Pilaf With Peas

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This is from the show throwdown with bobby flay, episode: chicken tikka masala. I posted this to go with the masala sauce(bobby flay), which i posted separately. I am trying to replicate a recipe i tried up in conn. Enjoy!!

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Steps

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Put the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water several times.

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Set aside and let drain.

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it begins to shimmer.

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Add the mustard seeds and cook until they just begin to pop , about 20 seconds.

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Add the onion and saute until lightly browned , about 3 minutes.

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Add the cardamom , cloves , cinnamon , rice , the simmering water , salt , pepper and lime juice , and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat to medium , and cook until liquid is nearly absorbed , about 10 minutes fold in the peas , then over , reduce heat to low , and cook 8 to 10 minutes longer.

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Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes , uncovered.

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Remove and discard the cardamom , cloves , and cinnamon and fluff with a fork.

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Transfer the pilaf to a serving dish and serve.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, olive oil, black mustard seeds, yellow onion, cardamom pods, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, water, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh lime juice, frozen green pea