1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup medium grain rice 3 cups water 1 cup frozen peas 1/2 cup raisins (golden or black) 2 tsp pine nuts (optional) 1/2 cup water

In a stovetop pot, heat the cooking oil. Add the onion and sauté until clear and soft. Add the ginger, cumin, turmeric and cayenne, and stir until fragrant. Probably less than 1 minute. Do not burn! Add the brown sugar, salt, rice, and 3 cups water. Bring to a full boil, then turn the heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 10 minutes. Open lid. Add the peas, raisins, pine nuts, and additional 1/2 cup water. Re-cover for about five minutes or until rice is tender.