Basmati Rice sans Tumeric

Comes out off-white instead of yellow.

2 Tbs oil (olive or coconut or other)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp brown/black mustard seeds
1 stick cinnamon
4-6 whole cloves
3 whole cardamom pods

1 cup basmati rice
1 3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Bring oil to medium heat in pan
Stir fry cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom pods until nice and fragrant (a couple of minutes)
Add rice and stir fry until rice is fragrant and hot, another couple of minutes
Add water and salt
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook about 20 minutes
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, at least 5 minutes

All done.