middle eastern rice pilaf

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain rice, uncooked
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, or more
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup pistachios, chopped (could use almonds)
• 3 cups chicken stock (or vegetable if you wish)
• 1 - 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
• salt and pepper, to taste
• minced garlic, if desired