1 c. Basamati rice
1/3 c. raisins
2 c. boiling water
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
3 whole cloves
1/2 tsp. saffron, infused with 2 tsp. warm water
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 sm. stick cinnamon

Cook rice. Melt butter in saucepan. Saute onions. Add cloves, cinnamon and rice. Saute until golden, 3 or 4 minutes. Add saffron and raisins. Remove cinnamon and cloves. Simmer. Garnish with 1/4 cup almonds, chopped and chopped cilantro.