Basmati Rice and Peas

2 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon yellow asafetida powder (see notes[...]

1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have) 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion 6[...]