Grind together all the fresh spices Mint, Ginger, Garlic, and 1/3 cup Water, put the mixture In a bowl, set aside.

In a pot boil Water.

In Dutch Oven on medium high heat add Oil, Cumin, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Onion, Chili, Cloves, and Pepper. Saute for 5 min. Reduce heat to medium, then add Mint mixture, saute for 1 min.

Add the drained Rice and mix it well with the Onion, and add the Peas, then pour in the boiled Water, Salt, and Lime.

Close the lid and cook until the rice is done approximately 15 min..