Indian Yellow Rice
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon ghee
- 1 md onion, chopped
- 1/2 ts turmeric
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 cloves
- 4 black peppercorns
- 2 1-inch cinnmaon sticks
- 2 black cardamom pods
- 2 cup brown rice, presoaked
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoon green peas
- 1 ts salt
- pinch saffron
Instructions
(4 servings). 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 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 sauted onion. Serve hot.