Title: Yellow Rice
Categories: Ethnic Vegetarian Rice
Yield: 4 Servings

3	tb	Ghee
1	md	Onion, chopped
1/2	ts	Turmeric
2		Bay leaves
4		Cloves
4		Black peppercorns
2		1" cinnmaon sticks
2		Black cardamom pods
2	c	Brown rice, presoaked
3/4	c	Water
3	tb	Green peas
1	ts	Salt
1	pn	Saffron

Heat ghee in a skillet. Saute onion over a medium heat till golden. Reserve some of the onion for garnishing later.

Add turmeric to the skillet. Stir & heat briefly. Add the rest of the spices in order. Mix well.

Add the rice & stir a few times. Pour over water, stir & bring to a boil. Reduce heat, mix in peas & salt, cover & cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with saffron & reserved sauted onion. Serve hot.

Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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