Peas Pulav

Ingredients:
Cinnamon sticks - 2 small
Bay leaves - 4
Cloves - 5
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green chillies - 3 slit lengthwise
Basmati/Long grain rice - 2 cups (cup = rice cooker cup)
Green Peas (frozen/fresh) - 1/2 cup
Onions - half onion julienne
Salt - to taste.
Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

1. Wash 2 cups Basmati rice. Drain water. Keep aside. I normally do this in rice cooker.
2. Heat butter/oil in a pan, Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, green chillies & green peas.
3. Saute for 10 seconds. Add this to rice.
4. In the same pan, heat 1 tbs oil.
5. Add onions & fry until they turn brown. Add to Rice.
6. Add 4 cups water to rice, add salt according to taste.
7. Once cooked garnish with coriander leaves.
8. Serve Hot with Raita or any gravy.