Cumin Rice (Indian Jeera Rice) - Magenta Streaks

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon ghee, butter, or oil
• 3 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 4 green cardamom pods optional
• 1 green chili finely chopped
• 2 small bay leaves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• water to cover the rice by ½ inch
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons cilantro chopped – for garnish