Basmati Rice without cranberry currants mint

1 small shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt, freshly ground[...]

2 cups basmati rice 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon[...]

1 1/2 cups basmati rice uncooked or other long grain rice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil cooking 1 small onion thinly sliced 1 tablespoon ginger minced 2[...]