Pilaf with Sweet Peas

(Bezelyeli Pilav)

3/4 cup rice, washed and drained
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sweet peas, frozen
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp dill, chopped
1 tsp salt
1 pinch pepper

Boil the water in a medium-size pot. Add the rice, peas, oil, salt and pepper in it, stir. Turn the heat down to simmer. Cover and cook until the rice absorbs all the water. Take the cooking pot away from the heat. Open the lid, place a clean kitchen towel across the top of the pot on the rim and cover. Let the Pilaf stand for about 5 minutes. We call this brewing time. Sprinkle the dill, toss it with a wooden or regular fork, then serve.

You can serve this dish warm or cold as a side dish with any kind of lamb, beef or chicken.

* This is a vegetarian dish.