Spiced Rice with Peas

2 cups Basmati rice or long grain

3 boneless chicken breast, diced

2 tbsp peanut oil

8 whole cloves

2 cinnamon sticks

4 cardamom pods

2 tsp whole cumin seeds

1 tsp turmeric

2 cups frozen peas

2 ½ cups chicken bullion, hot

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+ rinse rice thoroughly in cold water.

soak in water 30 min then drain for 30 min

+ heat oil in large, heavy‑based saucepan.

+ add chicken, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and cumin,

sauté until chicken is done.

+ add turmeric and stir in

+ add rice, bullion. Stir bring quickly to boil.

+ cover and simmer over low heat 20 min

+ add peas to top of rice, cover simmer 5 more minutes

+ mix in peas and serve