Aloo Matar Rice

Ingredients:
2 cups basmati (long grain rice)-washed and soaked for an hour
2 tbsp ghee
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp shredded ginger
1 cup shelled green peas
1 cup potatoes-peeled and chopped fine
2 tbsp powdered coriander/dhaniya powder
1 tsp powdered garam masala
Salt to taste
1 tsp turmeric

Method:
In a pan, heat the ghee and add the cumin and the ginger.When the ginger becomes a little brown, add the peas and potatoes, drained rice, coriander, garam masala, salt and turmeric, and stir-fry till well mixed.Add 4 cups water, and bring to a boil uncovered, then lower the heat and cover. The rice should be done in 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Variation:Rice can be cooked and then can be added in to the fried stuff.