Caramelized Onion Rice

This aromatic rice is a complete dish in itself

Ingredients:

1 cup Basmati Rice

1 cup sliced red onion

6-8 black peppercorns

1 small cinnamon stick

1 3/4 cup water

2 tbsp oil

4-5 cloves

3-4 cardamom

1/2 tsp cumin

salt to taste

1/2 tbsp sugar

Procedure:

1. Wash the rice 2-3 times in cold water and then soak it in water for 20 min.

2. In a large thick pot add oil, peppercorns, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, cardamoms and oinions and fry until the onions are pink. Add sugar to caramelize.

3. Now drain the water from the rice, add to the pot and stir for a minute on high (Dont throw the water).

4. Finally add water and salt. As it boils cover and simmer at slow for 10-15 minutes.Check occasionally but don't over mix.

5. Serve as it is or with meat/vegetables/curry etc.