Rice Pilaf with Peas

3/4 cup onion, chopped 1 cup frozen peas 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 3 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked 2 threads saffron 1 teaspoon dried chives In saucepan, saute onion in butter until onion is tender and lightly golden. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and cover. Return to a boil, reduce heat, add peas, saffron and dried chives and cook for about 20 minutes. Do NOT peek !