Yellow Rice
indian, rice, vegetarian
3 tablespoon ghee
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
4 black peppercorns
2 1 cinnmaon sticks
2 black cardamom pods
2 cup brown rice, presoaked
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoon green peas
1 teaspoon salt
1 pinch 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"
Yield: 4 servings