Indian Fried Rice (Bhagharay Chawal)

• 3 cups Basmati Rice
• 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoons Whole Cumin Seeds
• 4 whole Cloves
• 4 whole Green Cardamom Pods
• 1 piece Cinnamon Stick, About 2 Inches Long
• 5 cups Water

1. 1. Wash rice and leave to soak in fresh water for 20 minutes or longer. Drain.
2. 2. In a heavy saucepan, on medium heat, saute the onion in the oil until translucent.
3. 3. Add the garlic and stir well.
4. 4. Add the salt, cumin, cloves, cardamom pods and cinnamon stick. Fry well for 1 minute.
5. 5. Add the drained rice and stir-fry for about 5 to 10 minutes.
6. 6. If you're using a rice cooker, transfer the rice and spices to the rice cooker. Add the water called for by your rice cooker and cook until absorbed. Water amounts may vary if you're cooking the rice on the stove top, depending on the type of rice. Use the amount of water called for in the package directions.
7. 7. Remove the whole spices before serving.

basmati rice, onion, vegetable oil, garlic, salt, ubc, green cardamom, cinnamon, water

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/indian-fried-rice-bhagharay-chawal/ (may not work)