HOW TO MAKE PEAS AND RICE RECIPE||BY DESI KHANA TIPS||

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and cost-effective.

Rinse the pigeon peas and soak them in water for 2-4 hours.

Drain the soaked pigeon peas and place them in a pot with fresh water.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the peas are tender, about 30-40 minutes.

In a separate pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the carrot and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the cooked pigeon peas, coconut milk, thyme, allspice, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the rice and enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Stir in lime juice and chopped scallions before serving.

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