*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                                YELLOW RICE
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Indian                           Side dish
                 Rice                             Vegetarian
                 Ethnic
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       tb           Ghee
    1       md           Onion, chopped
      1/2   ts           Turmeric
    2                    Bay leaves
    4                    Cloves
    4                    Black peppercorns
    2                    1 cinnmaon sticks
    2                    Black cardamom pods
    2       c            Brown rice, presoaked
      3/4   c            Water
    3       tb           Green peas
    1       t            Salt
    1       pn           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”
  
 
 
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