Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/3  cups          long grain rice
     1/4  cup           ghee or butter
   2      medium        onion -- sliced
   1      clove         garlic -- crushed
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1 1/2  cups          peas
   2 1/2  cups          hot water

Preparation:

Clean, wash and soak rice for a half hour. Heat the ghee and fry the onions until golden. Add the drained rice, garlic, salt and peas and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the hot water, blending thoroughly, and bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. NOTE: Any of the following can be added: Cloves, Cinnamon, Caraway Seeds, Turmeric, Ginger, Red Pepper, Coriander, Parsley, Garam Masala or Cumin.