1 c. Basmati rice (white or brown)
1 lg. onion (cut in 1/2 inch pieces)
3 tbsp. butter, butter or olive oil
1 tsp. salt

Fry onion slowly until dark brown. Add washed rice and fry for a few minutes mixing well. Add salt and water to cover 1/2 inch (approximately 2 cups). Bring to rolling boil. Cover, lower heat to lowest and cook until you hear it begin to fry on bottom and grains "stand at attention". Serve immediately.

Variation: After onions are fried to translucent, add 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms and proceed as above.