Peas Pulav

Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked Basmati rice
3 cups shelled green peas
6 medium onions chopped
3 green chilli(es) slit
1½" piece ginger grated
3" cinnamon stick
6 tablespoons butter or ghee (clarified butter)
6¾ cups water
salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat butter / ghee (clarified butter) on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed vessel for about 3 minute(s).
2. Add green chillies, ginger and cinnamon. Fry for a few seconds. Now, add onions and fry on medium heat for 5 minutes till the onions are transparent (not brown).
3. Add the rice, green peas, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low level for 20 minutes or till all water evaporates. Let it stand for 5-10 minutes before you serve.