Rice Pulao - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods, crushed
2-inch piece stick cinnamon, crushed
5 black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/2 Tbsp. finely minced ginger
1 tsp. finely minced garlic
2 c. basmati rice
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. rose water
6 saffron threads
1/4 tsp. yellow food color (optional)
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1/2 c. golden raisins

Preparation

Make ghee or clarified butter by melting butter and discarding solids.
Pour into a 5-quart nonstick saucepan.
Add onion, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns and bay leaves.
Cook, stirring over medium heat until onion is golden brown.
Reduce heat and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of water.
Stir once.