Ingredients ! 1 half cups Basmati rice. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick. 2 pods green cardamom. 2 whole cloves. 1 tablespoon cumin seed. 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste. 2 half cups water. 1 small onion, thinly sliced.
Preparation ! Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. Cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. Saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. Drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. Add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the wbefore serving.ater has been absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork