Rice Pulao

Ingredients

• 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