Carnival Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 2 cups water
 * 1/4 cup slivered blanched almonds, toasted
 * 2 tablespoons diced pimiento
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
 * Salt and ground black pepper to taste
 * 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
 * 4 cups hot cooked rice
 * 4 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Combine rice, onion, butter, salt, turmeric and water in large saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in almonds, pimiento and parsley.