2 1/2 tb Oil
5    Whole clove
5    Black pepper corns
1    Whole cinnamon stick, 2"
-long
4    Whole cardamom pods
2 c  Rice, long grain or basmati
1 c  Peas
1 tb Coriander       ground
1 ts Cumin   ground
1/2 ts Turmeric        ground
1 ts Salt

Heat the oil in a 3 quart pot over medium heat. Add the spices and fry a
bit, 10-20 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil and spices,
add the rest of the ingredients except the peas. Bring to a boil. reduce
heat cover tightly and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes. Add the
defrosted peas to the top of the rice and cover again for about 5 minutes.
Gently mix the rice and peas and serve. Serve with yogurt and with cut up
tomatoes, salt and pepper. This dish tastes good with Koftas.