Cashew and Green Pea Bhaji

An easy recipe!  Especially with a rice cooker to make perfect brown rice!

CASHEW AND GREEN PEA BHAJI
Adapted from World Vegetarian by Madhur Jaffrey

Ingredients
1 1/2 c whole raw cashews
1 1/2 T peanut oil
1 t whole mustard seeds
15-20 fresh basil leaves
1 fresh Jalapeno pepper
1 c fresh or frozen defrosted peas
3/4 t salt
brown rice

1. Soak the cashews overnight in water, covered by at least 3 inches.  Drain.
2. Heat oil in frying pan over medium heat.  Add mustard seeds.
3. As soon as the seeds start to pop, add the basil leaves and stir once or twice.
4. Add the cashews, chile, peas, and salt.
5. Cook, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
6. Serve over brown rice.