Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      tablespoons   ghee
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
   2                    bay leaves
   4                    cloves
   4                    black peppercorns
   2      sticks        cinnamon -- (1 inch)
   2                    black cardamom pods
   2      cups          brown rice -- presoaked
     3/4  cup           water
   3      tablespoons   green peas
   1      tablespoon    salt
   1      pinch         saffron

Preparation:

Heat ghee in a skillet. Sauté onion over a medium heat until 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.