Our Iraqi "Timman" -- Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups basmati rice
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons dehydrated onion

Preparation

1. dump oil into pot, heat on medium high.
2. add dry rice, salt. saute about a minute or so. do not stir it after this point.
3. add the water, and turmeric. as i said, no exact amount. fill the pot and cover the rice about 1/2\" with the water.
4. allow to come to a rapid boil, and then reduce the heat to medium/low (or about a 3).
5. cover the pot, and do not open for at least 30 minutes.
to serve, dump the pot upside down on a serving platter. the \"hikaka\" will be on the top of your rice. it's just crispy \"over cooked\" rice, but it's unbelieveably delicious :).