Jeera Pulao

Basmati Rice - 1 cup
Onion - 1 finely chopped (optional)
Butter - 2 tsp + 1 tsp oil (you can substitute butter with ghee also)
Jeera/Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Spices
Cloves -2
Cinnamon -1 inch piece
Bay leaf-1
Star anise - 1 (optional)

• Soak rice in water for 10-20 mins; Drain and wash away the starch
• Add Ghee or Butter to a wide covered pan; 
• Once it is heated add Jeera and then when the seeds pop add spices;
• Add onion and sauté in high heat and caramelize the onions
• Add rice and sauté for 5 mins
• Add water (1:2) and cover with a lid
• Check on the rice after 10-15 mins; Take off the heat when the rice gets to be tender

Super easy to make and very tasty and flavorful

Add stock if you want to. You could also add Peas to the pulao before finishing