Title: Aromatic yellow rice
 Categories: Grains, Indian
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      2 c  Long-grain rice; (or
           -basmati)
  2 2/3 c  Water
  1 1/4 ts Salt
    3/4 ts Turmeric
      4    Whole cloves
      1    1-inch cinnamon stick
      3    Bay leaves
 
  Put the rice in a bowl and wash in several changes of water, until the
  water is no longer cloudy.  Drain.  Pour 5 cups fresh water over the
  rice and let it soak for half an hour.  Drain the rice in a sieve.
  
  Combine the drained rice, 2-2/3 cups water, salt, and spices in a
  heavy pot and bring to a boil.  Cover with a tight-fitting lid, turn
  heat to very low, and let simmer for 25 minutes.  Remove from heat
  and let the pot rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  
  Remove the whole spices and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  
  Per serving: 187.7 calories, 1.1 g. fat, CFF 5.1%