Rice Pulao
["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"]
["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."]
["butter", "onion", "cloves", "cardamom pods", "cinnamon", "black peppercorns", "bay leaves", "ginger", "garlic", "basmati rice", "milk", "water", "threads", "yellow food color", "almonds", "golden raisins"]