Green Pea Pilaf (Matar Pulao)

A fairly standard pilaf with peas.

An unusual (for me) cooking technique for the rice, first simmered lid ajar, then cooked very slowly covered. Worked fine.

The recipe calls for 1-1/2 cups raw rice to serve 4. I cook 1/2 cup rice for 2 when it will be the basis of the meal (under a stir-fry, etc.). For an ordinary side dish, I'd use 1/4 to 1/3 cup depending on how much I want. I think this recipe serves 6-8 as a side dish, not 4!