Curried Brown Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Pour the oil into a small, heavy pan and set over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   When hot, put in the cardamom and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Stir once or twice and add the onions.
4. 4
   Stir and fry until the onions turn brown at the edges.
5. 5
   Lower heat to medium and put in the turmeric, cumin, and cayenne.
6. 6
   Stir once and add the rice, stock, and 1/4 teaspoon salt if the stock is salted, 1/2 teaspoon if it is not.
7. 7
   Stir and bring to a boil.
8. 8
   Cover tightly, turn heat to very, very low, and cook for 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Take covered pan off the heat and leave for 10 minutes.