Green Peas Rice (Matar Pulav)

 Ingredients:

• 2  cups uncooked long grain rice (called Basmati rice in India)
• 2  cups shelled green peas
• 4  medium onions chopped
• 2  green chillies slit
• 1" piece ginger grated
• 2" cinnamon stick
• 4  tablespoons butter or ghee (clarified butter)
• 4 1/2 cups water
• salt to taste.

Recipe:

1. Heat butter on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed vessel for about 2  minutes
2. Add green chillies, ginger and cinnamon.Fry for a few seconds. 
3. Now, add onions and fry on medium heat for 4  minutes till the onions are transparent (not brown).
4. Add the rice, green peas, water and salt. 
5. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. 
6. Reduce heat and cook covered on low level for 15  minutes or till all water evaporates. 
7. Serve hot with curries of your choice.   
8. And enjoy the taste.