Yellow Rice
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. ghee
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. turmeric
2 each bay leaves
4 each cloves
4 each black peppercorns
2 each 1 cinnamon sticks
2 each black cardamom pods
2 C.(s) brown rice, presoaked
3/4 C.(s) water
3 Tbsp. green peas
1 tsp. salt
1 pinch saffron
Cooking Instructions
Heat ghee in a skillet. Sauté onion over a medium heat till 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 sautéed onion. Serve hot.
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