Brown Basmati Rice

Brown Basmati Rice
WickedPixie18

2 cup brown basmati rice (rinsed)
4T vegetable oil (I used canola oil)
4 whole cloves
5 black peppercorn
1" cinnamon stick
1 Bay leaf
1t salt
1/2t sugar
4 1/2c hot water

Heat oil on medium flame in large heavy potted pan, add sugar and allow to carmelise (turn dark brown). Add whole spices and fry until the aroma is released (slightly darken). Add rice and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add hot water and mix again. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer until most of the water is absorbed. Sprinkle 3-4 T of water all over rice, cover and cook until done. Once done, turn off heat, cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

From here.