Yellow Rice Pilaf

Directions

• 1)

  Wash and drain the rice three times, using fresh water each time.

• 2)

  Tap the cardamom pods with a pestle until they split open. You will use both the husk and seeds in this dish.

• 3)

  To the inner pot of a rice cooker, add the rice, 2 ½ cups water, cardamom, cloves and peppercorns and soak for 30 minutes.

• 4)

  Stir in the turmeric and cashews and cook rice.

• 5)

  As soon as the rice is cooked, immediately stir in the scallions, peas and carrot. Cover with lid and allow to steam.

• 6)

  Remove rice from inner pot of rice cooker to a serving dish.