Kenyan Vegetable Dish
Pilau
Served with Beef Stew
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb rice (preferably Basmati)
1/2 lb frozen green or sweet peas
2 tsp Garam Masala (Indian Spice Mix)
1 medium yellow onion - sliced
4 Medium Roma Tomatoes - peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups Vegetable broth - (adjust depending on rice type)
Cooking oil
Salt to taste (if broth is salt-free)
Cilantro - chopped
Procedure
Boil the broth in a large pan and add the Masala and salt to taste (if
needed).  Heat the oil in a medium size pan.  Add the onions and fry to a
golden brown.  Add tomatoes and fry until they are slightly soft .  Add the
seasoned broth and immediately add in the rice.  Add the peas when the liquid
comes back to a boil.  Reduce the heat, cover and cook until the rice is
soft and all liquid is absorbed.  Add the cilantro and mix in gently with a
fork.  Serve hot

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