1    Stick Unsalted Butter

      1 lg Onion -- chopped

      2 c  Converted Rice

      4 c  Boiling Water

      1 ts Curry Powder

    1/2 ts Ground Cumin

    1/8 ts Cayenne

    1/8 ts Turmeric

    1/8 ts Ground Ginger

    1/8 ts Pepper

     16 oz Frozen Peas -- thawed

      3 c  Cooked Ham -- diced

  In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat.  Add onion and cook,
  stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.  Add rice and cook, stirring,
  until rice turns translucent, about 5 minutes.  Stir in boiling water,
  curry powder, cumin, cayenne, turmeric, ginger,  and pepper.  Heat to
  boiling and reduce heat to low.  Cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until
  all liquid is absorbed.  Stir in peas and ham.  Cover and cook over
  medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, or until peas and ham are hot.
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