• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 whole cloves
• 3 black cardamom seeds
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 2 potatoes ( cut into small square pieces)
• 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 4 cups water
• salt to taste
• green coriander for garnishing
• green chillies for garnishing

Heat the oil in a deep heavy skillet over low heat.

Add the cloves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns and cinnamon sticks.

Cook for a few min. to bring out the aroma of the spices.

Stir the garlic powder and 2 tbsp of water together to make a paste; mix into the pan with the spices.

Add the green peas and potatoes to the pan, cover and cook for about 5 min.

Add the remaining 4 cups of water and rice to the pan. Add salt as required.

Bring to a boil, then cover, and cook for approx. 15 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Serve hot with raita.

by Pak101.com (few years ago!) / 920 views