1. Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes. DO NOT skip this step, its very important. 2. Heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. 3. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. 4. Cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. 5. Saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. 6. Drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. 7. Cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. 8. Add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. 9. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. 10. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving. 11. Remove the pods, cloves, cinnamon stick before serving. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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