Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      teaspoon      vegetable oil
   1      cup           chopped onion
     1/2  cup           water -- divided
   4      cups          cooked white rice -- unseasoned
   4      tablespoons   grated coconut or:
   2      teaspoons     coconut flavoring)
   3                    bay leaves
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      curry powder
     1/4  teaspoon      ground turmeric
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
                        salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine oil, onion and 2 tablespoons water in large non-stick skillet. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and onion begins to brown. Add remaining water and all other ingredients; lower heat. Cover and cook until heated through. Remove bay leaves before serving.