Basmati Rice and Peas

1 cup white basmati rice 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley , chopped 1 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup red onion , chopped 1/2[...]

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[...]