Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 piece cinnamon stick , 2 inch
• 2 podss green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 small onion , thinly sliced
• 2.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt , or to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.

4. 4

   Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.

5. 5

   Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.