Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  quarts        long-grain rice
   4      medium        onions -- cut lengthwise
                        -- slice
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seed
   6                    bay leaves
  12                    cloves

Preparation:

1. Soak saffron in a little boiling water. 2. Wash and drain rice. 3. Saut‚ onion until golden brown in vegetable oil. Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves peppercorns and rice. Saute for 5-6 minutes 4. Add water and dissolved saffron. Let sit for 10 minutes, then bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and cook for 25-30 minutes. Uncover at end of cooking for about 3 minutes to allow steam to escape.