Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon sugar
3 black cardamoms
5 cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
5 whole black peppercorns
1 large onion -- sliced
100 grams vanaspathi
500 milliliters water -- (3 1/3 cups)
salt -- to taste
1 1/2 cups Basmati rice
Preparation:
Brown sugar in cooker body. Add whole spices, sliced onions, vanaspati. Fry onions until golden brown. Add rice and fry for a few minutes. Add water and salt. Close lid and simmer until rice is cooked.