Directions

1. 1. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and fry the onion till golden. Using a slotted spoon, remove the onion from the pan and put aside on a small plate covered with kitchen paper to blot up the excess oil.
2. 2. Throw the whole spices and bay leaves into the pan, and fry for 1-2 minutes on medium heat till fragrant.
3. 3. Drain the rice well and add. Stir over medium heat for 1-2 minutes so that each grain is coated with oil.
4. 4. Add the boiling water, and stir well to mix, ensuring that no dry grains are sticking to the sides of the pan above the water.
5. 5. Stir in the turmeric if you want yellow rice. Cook according to the method described in Plain Rice-2.
6. 6. Pile it on a serving platter and garnish with the fried onion.