Microwave Yellow Rice

Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rice 
2 tbsp ghee butter or olive oil
1/2 tsp saffron powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp minced jarred garlic
1 veggie boullion cube
3 or 4 cups water
Salt and Black pepper to taste 

Direction
- In a 2 quart microwave safe casserole, mix rice and all other ingredients. Stir well.
- Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Then 20 minutes at 50% reduced power or until most of water is absorbed.
- Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. 

Note:
You can substitute water for chicken or vegetable broth and omit using a veggie boullion.