Indian Style Rice

Name: Indian Style Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain basmati rice; 8 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 cloves; 2 green cardamom pods; One 2-inch piece cinnamon; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or ghee if you have it); 1/2 teaspoon dark mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 chopped garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric