Spiced Rice With Green Peas Recipe

Directions:

1. In dry skillet toast cumin seeds over low heat for 2 minutes then set aside.
2. In a pan heat oil and fry onion over moderate heat for 2 minutes then add rice and stir well.
3. Add turmeric, salt, and toasted cumin seeds then continue to stir fry for 2 minutes more.
4. Add peas, cardamom and cinnamon then stir well and add water.
5. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low then cover pan and cook 15 minutes.
6. Stir once toward the end of the cooking time and if rice appears firm add more water.
7. Cook for another minute then turn off heat and allow the rice to rest in covered pan 15 minutes.
8. Serve warm.