Seasoned Rice Pilaf

8 servings. Heat cooker, melt margarine and saute onion. Combine onion with remaining ingredients (except for 1 1/2 C water) in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil. Pour 1 1/2 C. water into cooker Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and COOK 5 MINUTES (after reaching pressure) with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop on it's own accord. Open cooker, and let the rice sit for 5 min. Variation: Grecian Rice Pilaf: After pressure has dropped, combine rice with 3/4 C. frozen peas, 3/4 cup pitted olives (cut in half) and 1 large red bell pepper, cut into bite size pieces. Allow rice to sit 5 minutes.