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
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped cashews
• 1/4 cup raisins