Ingredients:

• 2 cups long-grain basmati rice
• 8 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamom pods
• One 2-inch piece cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee if you have it)
• 1/2 teaspoon dark mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric