Yellow Rice

Ingredients

40 gr ghee
1 onion
1 gr turmeric
2 bay leaves
4 black peppercorns
1 cinnmaon sticks
2 black cardamom pods
240 gr brown rice
180 ml water
38 gr green peas
3 gr salt
1 gr saffron

Instructions

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"