Dill Rice (Shevid-Polo)

Ingredients:

4 cups of basmati rice

1 can of black-eyed peas

3 tablespoon of dried dill-weed

1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

2 table spoon of salt

2 tablespoon of corn oil or olive oil

How to make it

Bring water to boil in a pot and add salt

 Add turmeric to the rice in the pot

Wash the rice in a bowl and drain

Add the rice to the boiling water and cook for 6-8 minutes (depending on the age of the rice)

Add the black eyed beans and dill weed

Stir slowly without breaking the rice grains

Drain the water

In a pot add the corn oil and let heat for 1 minute

Add the rice mix in the pot

Cover and leave on high heat for 1 minute

Reduce the heat and let the rice steam for 10-15 minutes

Serve with your choice of meat or by itself with a small bowl of yogurt on the side

You may add some saute' caramelized onions as topping

Enjoy!