Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup long grain basmati rice
  • 2-3 whole cloves (laung)
  • 1 whole black cardamom (badi elaichi)
  • 3-4 whole black peppercorns (kali mirch)
  • 1 tablespoons ghee (use oil for a vegan version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • 10-12 whole cashew nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
  • 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Instruction

  • Rinse the rice with water 2-3 times until the water runs clear.
  • Soak the rice in 3-4 cups of water for 20 minutes.
  • Add cloves, black cardamom, and peppercorns to a mortar and pestle and crush gently. Keep aside.