Pulao - Rice cooked with onions and whole spices:

2 cups uncooked Basmati rice
I small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cloves
1 large cardamom
1 small cardamom
1 bay leaf
salt

Wash rice thoroughly and leave to soak for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan, add the cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Let it sizzle for a minute. Add chopped onions and fry them until light brown. Add rice and 3 cups of water. Let it come to a boil and then reduce heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Can add a pinch of turmeric for color. Serve with chicken curry.