Kesar Chawal (Fragrant Rice)

• 1 tablespoon oil (Olive)
• 12 ounces rice (Basmati)
• 2 cups water
• 6 cardamom
• 4 cloves
• 2 inches cinnamon sticks
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 teaspoon cumin seed
• 12 teaspoon turmeric

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the drained rice thoroughly for about 3 minutes.
2. Add the water and spices, then bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes.
4. To serve, fluff the rice with a fork.

oil, rice, water, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cumin, turmeric

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kesar-chawal-fragrant-rice-433170 (may not work)