Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas

==Ingredients==
* 2 cups basmati rice
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 2 small onions thinly sliced
* 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
* 12 whole black peppercorns
* 8 whole cloves
* 6 whole cardamom pods
* 3 bay leaves
* 1 stick cinnamon
* 4 cups water
* 1/4 cup whipping cream
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
* 1 1/2 cups frozen Peas
* 1/4 cup chopped almonds
* 1/4 cup chopped cashews
* 1/4 cup Raisins
==Directions==
# Rinse rice under cold running water.
# Place rice in large bowl.
# Add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
# Let stand 20 minutes. Drain.
# Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
# Add onions
# Sauté, until golden, about 8 minutes.
# Add cumin, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, bay leaves and cinnamon
# Sauté, until onions are brown, about 4 minutes.
# Add rice to spices and stir 2 minutes.
# Add 4 cups water, cream, salt and saffron.
# Bring to boil.
# Reduce heat to low.
# Cover saucepan almost completely and cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
# Add Peas to rice.
# Cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
# Season with salt and pepper.
# Sprinkle with nuts and Raisins.
This side dish has whole peppercorns, cardamom and cloves. They are not meant
to be eaten, so discard them when serving the rice.
==Contributed by==
* World Recipes Y-Group
Category:Rice Recipes