To prepare a west indian rice and peas with tempeh rice recipe, you will first need to prepare the rice. You will need: 1 1/2 cups white rice 1 cup brown rice 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 tsp. ground fennel seeds 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1 pound fresh peeled and chopped ginger and garlic cloves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 chopped scallions 2 chopped green chilies (optional) 12 cup diced red bell pepper 1/4 teaspoon chopped parsley 2 cups shredded fresh ginger, garlic, and salt to taste 2 ounces water 1/2 tablespoon salt. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve with raita.