Yellow Rice

Recipe Ingredients

3 tablespoons	45ml	Ghee
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - chopped (medium)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
2		Bay leaves
4		Cloves
4		Black peppercorns
2		Cinnamon - (1 inch)
2		Black cardamom pods
2 cups	320g / 11oz	Brown rice - presoaked
3/4 cup	177ml	Water
3 tablespoons	45ml	Green peas
1 tablespoon	15ml	Salt
1		Saffron

Recipe Instructions

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

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

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

Source:
Michael Pandya, "Indian Vegetarian Cooking"

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