Jeera Rice

Ingredients

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• 1 ½ cups basmati rice
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• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
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• 2 pods green cardamom
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• 2 whole cloves
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• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
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• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
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• 2 ½ cups water
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• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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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.