1. Roast all the ingredients from red chillies to pepper corns, in little oil.
2. Roast grated coconut till golden brown.
3. Grind all thee roasted ingredients to a stiff, slightly coarse paste.
4. Heat the ghee or oil in a non stick kadai or deep fry pan.
5. Add cinnamon. Fry for few seconds.
6. Add garlic and ginger. Fry till fragrant.
7. Add onion, fry till light brown.
8. Add the ground paste, fry till fragrant.
9. Add tomato puree, peas, rice and salt.
10. Mix well and keep covered on low heat for 5 minutes.
11. Serve hot with raitha and papad.

Note:
Green peas are rich in dietary fibre, making them good for constipation.