vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
1 cup long-grain white rice
2-2.5 cups vegetable consommé
zest of 4 limes
1/2 tsp saffron threads
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 shiitake mushrooms, diced (optional)
4 tbsp fresh shelled or frozen green peas
freshly ground black pepper
8 basil leaves, chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped chives
1/2 tsp finely chopped thyme
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced |