Jeera (Cumin) Rice

From: AllRecipes

This is a wonderfully cumin flavored rice that enhances
   the flavor of many a dull meal!! Some variations to this
   recipe that are delicious: after adding the cumin seeds add
   onion, ginger, whole black peppercorn, cloves, or a cinnamon
   stick. You could also add all of the above options to make a
   rice chock-full of tastes! Prep Time: approx. 5 Minutes.
   Cook Time: approx. 15 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 20
   Minutes. Makes 2 servings.

Directions
1 Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan over a
   medium-high heat. Drop in the cumin seeds, and cook until they
   splutter. Do not allow the cumin seeds to burn or become really
   dark brown in color. Add the rice and fry it in the oil for
   about 1 minute.
2 Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Once the
   water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the
   saucepan. Cook the rice for approximately 15 minutes. If you
   feel the rice is getting burnt near the base of the pan as
   it cooks, one trick is to place the saucepan on another
   flat pan or griddle which is directly on the flame. Toss
   with a fork.