Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup uncooked Bashmati rice
2 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 2-inch piece of cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves cashews
1 bay leaf
4 ounces of cashews
2 ounces sultans (golden raisins)
1 tsp. salt
Instructions

1. Wash the rice several times and let it soak for 30 minutes. 2. Let the rice drain through a sieve for about 30 minutes. 3. Heat the oil on a large skillet over medium-low heat and worked the onion until it is soft. 4. Add the drained rice, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, cashew and sultanas, and stir fry the mixture for 2 minutes over medium heat. 5. Add 2 cups of water to the pan with the salt and bring to boil, cover tightly. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, adding a little extra water during cooking if necessary, until the rice is tender and fluffy, and all the water is absorbed. 6. Remove bay leaf and cinnamon stick before serving