Ingredients

• 1 cup - basmati rice
• 1/2 cup - split peas, yellow
• 2 tbsp - water or vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp - ginger root, grated
• 1 tsp - cumin seed
• 2 cups - vegetable stock or broth
• 2 tbsp - cilantro, minced
• 1/2 cup - dry roasted cashews, chopped
• 1/4 cup - water
• 1/4 tsp - black pepper
• 3/4 tsp - salt

How to Make Yellow Split Pea & Rice Pulao

• Rinse the rice and split peas under cold water, then soak for 10 minutes.
• Saute the onions in 2 tablespoons water in the pressure cooker bottom, add cumin and ginger root, and cook until onion is soft.
• Drain the rice mixture and add to the pressure cooker, add stock, 1/4 cup water, salt & pepper, and stir well.
• Cover, bring to High pressure, and cook for 8 minutes.
• Remove from heat and use quick-release method before opening the lid.
• Add the cilantro & fluff the rice.
• Spoon into a serving dish and garnish with optional cashews.