Peas pulao (Microwave)

Ingredients

Basmati /long grain Rice : 1 cup
split green chilies : 2
bayleaf (tejpatta) : 2
cumin seeds (jeera) : 1/2 tspn
ground black pepper : 1/2 tspn
peas ( frozen or fresh) :1/2 cup
salt : to taste
oil : 2 tbspn
water : 2 cups

Method:

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes ,then drain and keep aside.
heat oil in a microwave safe deep dish for 2 minutes high in microwave.
oil when heated ,add bayleaf , cumin seeds and microwave on high for 2 minutes ,or untill jeera crackles.
now add split green chilies , frozen peas and microwave on high for another 2 minutes .
add soaked and washed rice ,salt and black pepper and microwave high for 2 minutes,mix it well
add 2 cups of water and cover the dish tightly with the cling wrap .
punture the wrap in between to pass the steam .
set the microwave in medium heat and microwave it for another 15 minutes.
serve hot with raita ,any curry or vegetable.