Peas Pulao

Ingredients

• Basmati Rice : 2 cups 
• Green Peas  : 1/2 cup
• Cumin seeds : 1/2 tsp
• Bay leaves : 4
• Cloves : 5
• Cinnamon sticks : 1"
• Onions : 1 julienned
• Green chillies : 3 slit lengthwise
• Ginger garlic paste : Optional.
• Mint and Coriander : Chopped.

Method of preparation

• Wash the basmati rice and soak for about 10 minutes before cooking.
• In a shallow open pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon sticks, green chillies and green peas. Saute for couple of mins.
• Now add onions and fry until they turn brown.  
• Add mint and coriander leaves.
• Now add rice and fry for a minute and the cook it adding water in the ratio (1:1 1/4)
• Serve Hot with Raita or any gravy. 

Tip : A cube of Vegetable stock can be added instead of adding plain water.Enhances the taste a bit more.