2 cups long grain rice
4 cups water
2 1/2 tsp. jeera (cumin seeds)
2 cups peas, shelled
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. ground pepper
Salt to taste

Jeera Rice

1. Soak rice for about half an hour.
2. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. When oil is heated, add jeera and fry it.
3. When done, add the peas and fry it in oil for 2 minutes. Now drain the water from rice and add it to the mixture and fry the rice for 2 to 3 minutes till it gets coated by oil and turns color.
4. Now add water along with salt and pepper. Bring to boil on high heat.
5. Reduce the flame to medium and cook covered for about 15 minutes or till rice is well cooked.
6. Serve hot with any gravy of your choice.
   Serves: 3-4
   Preparation time: 20 minutes