Most vendors are not producers though. They buy wholesale at the Central Market and then sell on different farmers' markets. In smaller towns or villages producers sell direct. They are now trying to do the same in bigger cities.
While I am totally in favor or supporting small local farmers, I sometimes balk at prices! However, when I find the right products at an acceptable price, I purchase them at the market. I found fresh peas at the Headhouse Farmers' Market the other day. I really like fresh peas and I found them worth both price and labor.
Since I was still on my low-iodine diet, I decided to make a simple dish with Basmati Rice (low in iodine). Instead of using a sodium-loaded chicken bouillon to cook the rice, I just cooked it with carrots, olive oil, and non-iodized salt. It was just perfect for the entire family! Bon Appétit!
Add the Basmati Rice. Cook according to packaging instructions.
If you have someone to help you shell fresh peas (think a nice evening with a glass of wine!), it's worth purchasing a lot, shelling them, and freezing them in small bags.
You could add fresh peas in the rice as well. If you have leftover rice, you could serve it it with shrimp on another evening.
Be aware that Basmati rice cooks faster than regular long grain rice.
If I have leftover, I put it in my children's lunch box the next day.