1 c. basmati or elephant brand rice
2 c. water
1 tsp salt
1 large cooking onion, finely chopped
1 medium red potato, diced into 1/8 in.
5 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2-3 in cinnamon stick, cracked
pinch of fresh ground sweet green pod cardamom
1/4- 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 c frozen peas

Rinse rice and set aside
Heat 1.5 tbsp oil or ghee until hot and add cloves, bay, cinnamon, and cumin seeds and swirl around for a moment or 2 until spices foam. Add rice, vegetables (except peas), salt, cardamom, and masala. Cook over medium heat until wholes appear and rice is al dente. Add peas, cover and cook 10 mins on low heat. Turn off and let sit 5-10 mins.