Risotto Orientale(Turkish) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain rice
1 medium onion or 1 bunch green scallions
1 1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
salt to taste
1 tsp. turmeric
1 c. mixed vegetables (NO corn; either frozen or whatever comes from the garden)
2 c. water

Preparation

Using
a
large
cast-iron or heavy pan with tight lid, put oil
into
pan.
Get it sizzling hot, then put in the dry, uncooked
rice
and
keep
it
moving.
Toast rice to a golden color.
Remove
immediately
from
heat
and pour in 2 cups of water, adding turmeric.
Cover tightly.
Cook on slow heat for 15 minutes.
Add the vegetables and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the vegetables.
Be sure to use low heat when cooking rice and vegetables.