Fried Brown Rice (East Indian)

1. 1

   Soak the rice in water for 1/2 hour.

2. 2

   In a pan heat oil and fry onion until brown; remove from pan and drain extra oil.

3. 3

   In little oil add the cinnamon, jeera, cloves and peppercorns; add the sugar and let it carmelize.

4. 4

   Add in 1/2 fried onion.

5. 5

   Wash the rice.

6. 6

   Remove the water of the washed rice and add it to the sugar and onion mixture.

7. 7

   Cook until the rice is well fried and brown.

8. 8

   Add 2 cups of water and salt, then bring to boil; lower the flame, cover the rice and cook until water is absorbed and rice is cooked.

9. 9

   Sprinkle fried onion over the rice before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.