Ingredients:
1 cup long grain rice (Basmati rice)
1/2 cup boiled grabanzo beans, or Chickpeas
(frozen peas can also be used)
1-tsp. cumin seeds
4-5 whole pepper corns
4-5 cloves
1 bay leaf
2 cups water (approx.)
1 small onion cut
2 tbsp. Cooking oil
salt to taste

Procedure:

1. Wash rice well and soak in tap water for 30 minutes.
2. Heat cooking oil in a heavy or nonstick pan.
3. Add onions and fry until golden brown & crisp.
4. Add beans. Fry to a light brown.
5. Add cumin, peppercorns, bayleaf .
6. Stir-fry for a few seconds, add 2 cups of water.
7. Add salt water and bring to a boil.
8. Drain soaked rice and
Simmer uncovered, till rice is cooked and water evaporates.
9. Place the lid on the pot and set it on very low heat.
10. Each grain usually is separate.
11. Serve warm with Raita.

Making time: 30 minutes (excluding soaking time)
Makes: 3 servings

Note: Garbanzo beans are available at Meijers canned in ready to use state. This recipe can be made in the rice cooker as well. Fry the onions in a frying pan separately and then add golden brown onions and rest of the ingredients including the recommended amount of water for the rice cooker.