Instructions: Heat the oil in a 3 quart pot over medium heat. Add the spices and fry a bit, 10-20 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices, add the rest of the ingredients except the peas. Bring to a boil. reduce heat cover tightly and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes. Add the defrosted peas to the top of the rice and cover again for about 5 minutes.

Gently mix the rice and peas and serve. Serve with yogurt and with cut up tomatoes, salt and pepper. This dish tastes good with Koftas.

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