Yellow Rice

Ghee is a clarified butter used in Asian cooking.  If you can't find it regular butter will suffice.                                                                                                                                          
Yellow Rice

3 tbsp Ghee
1 med Onion, chopped
1/2 t Turmeric
2 Bay leaves
4 Cloves
4 Black peppercorns
2 1" cinnamon sticks
2 Black cardamom pods
2 c Brown rice, pre soaked
3/4 c Water
3 tbsp Green peas
1 t 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"