Aromatic Yellow Rice (Peelay Chaaval)

Fragrant rice that tastes as good as it looks and smells, and makes an excellent side to more highly flavoured mains. I skipped the butter so it was a little dry but very good nonetheless.

I served it with Cod Steaks in a Spicy Tomato Sauce.

Rice cooked by the absorption method and seasoned with turmeric, cinnamon, whole cloves, bay leaves and salt. A small amount of unsalted butter is mixed through the rice once it is cooked. A subtle and delicious accompaniment to the Rogan Josh recipe (page 70).