Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      stick         unsalted butter
   1      large         onion -- chopped
   2      cups          converted rice
   4      cups          boiling water
   1      teaspoon      curry powder
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cumin
     1/8  teaspoon      cayenne
     1/8  teaspoon      turmeric
     1/8  teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
  16      ounces        frozen peas -- thawed
   3      cups          cooked ham -- diced

Preparation:

In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until rice turns translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in boiling water, curry powder, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, ginger, and pepper. Heat to boiling and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas and ham. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, or until peas and ham are hot.