Spiced Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 cups (300 g) basmati or Patna rice (see note)
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 3 cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 cups (750 ml) water