Basmati Rice with Raisins, Nuts and Peas Recipe from India

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 small onions , thinly sliced
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 12 whole black peppercorns
• 8 whole cloves
• 6 whole cardamom pods
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 4 cups water
• 0.25 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp saffron threads
• 1.5 cups frozen peas
• 0.25 cup chopped almonds
• 0.25 cup chopped cashews
• 0.25 cup raisins