Rice with green peas - Pea Pulao

Ingredients:

Rice: 1 cup, rinsed and pre-soaked for 30 minutes

Shelled Peas: 1/2 cup

Cloves: 4

Peppercorn: 6

Green cardamoms: 3

Garlic paste: 1/2 tsp

Ginger paste: 1/4 tsp

Onion: 1 medium (sliced)

Oil: 1 1/2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp

Cilantro: 1 tbsp (chopped)

Warm water: 2 1/2 cups 

Directions:

1. Heat the oil and add the cumin, cloves, peppercorn, cardamom, and onion.   Cook till the onion turn a light golden brown.
2. Strain the oil to separate the onion and spice mixture. 
3. Add the garlic and the ginger to the clear oil, place on medium heat and stir for two minutes.
4. Add the peas, and fry for two more minutes.
5. Drain the rice, add it to the peas, add salt and 2 1/2 cups of warm water.   Cook uncovered on medium high till all the water is absorbed.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork, cover and simmer for ten minutes.
7. Garnish with cilantro before serving.