Pilaf-Style Basmati Rice

• 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon corn oil
• 3 inches piece cinnamon sticks, halved
• 2 green cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 14 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 12 cups water

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan until almost smoking.
2. Add whole spices and cook until they pop.
3. Add onions and cook until translucent, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes.
4. Add rice and stir about 1 minute, until a nutty smell develops.
5. Add salt and water.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly and cook until water has all been absorbed, about 17 minutes.
7. Let stand, covered, another 10 minutes.
8. Fluff with fork and serve.

canola oil, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom pods, cloves, onion, basmati rice, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pilaf-style-basmati-rice-344445 (may not work)