Ingredients:

1 cup Basmati rice

1/2 cup Green peas.

1 large onion sliced.

1 tsp Jeera.

1 tsp Ghee.

2 cups Boiling water.

Salt to taste.

Method:

Wash and soak rice for half an hour in 2 to 3 cups of water.Drain and keep aside.

Heat ghee in a thick bottom pan,add jeera and sliced onions.

Once the onions turn pinkish in colour,add rice,green peas and salt.

Mix well,stir for 2 minutes.Add boiling hot water.

Cover and cook till water evaporates completely.Stir once or twice in between with light hand,ensuring rice grain is not broken.

Serve hot with dal or gravy of your choice.

Tip:Dry fruits like cashewnuts,almonds and raisins can also be addeded to this rice to make it rich.

Happy Cooking !!!

Sameera