Wash and Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

Heat oil, add cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, peppercorns, bay leaves and cloves. Do not burn the spices. Add sliced onion and sauté for two minutes on a medium flame. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another one minute. Add peas, mix well.

Add 4 cups of water and let it boil. Add salt to taste. Drain the rice and add it in the water and cook. When the rice is 70% cooked, cover the pan with tight lid and keep the fire on very low and let it cook for 5 minutes.