that awesome rice with crack in it

pulau:

• 1c raw Basmati rice
• 2c cold water
• 4T butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/4t garam masala
• 1/8t turmeric
• kosher salt
• peas
• apricots
• currants

1. melt butter & saute onions ~4min over medium heat until transparent
2. add rice & stir gently 2-3min
3. gently stir in garam masala & turmeric
4. add water & salt
5. bring to a boil, stirring often
6. reduce heat, cover not quite completely & simmer until water is almost absorbed and the rice's surface is covered with little steam holes (~10-12min)
7. stir, add peas or apricots & currants
8. cover pan tightly & reduce heat to lowest possible setting
9. turn off heat and let sit undisturbed ~5min