Coconut Rice

Remove seeds from cardamom pods and discard pods. Grind seeds to powder. In medium saucepan w a tight fitting lid, melt butter over medium low heat. Add onion and cardamom and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 min. Add rice and stir until grains are well coated w butter, about 1 min. Add cinnamon stick, coconut milk, 1.75 c water, salt and sugar. Stir well. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to lowest setting. Cook, covered, for 25 min. Remove from heat and let stand 5 min. Fluff w fork. Garnish w shaved coconut.

Cardamom 6 pods, or .25 tsp ground
Butter 1T
Onion 0.5large yellow, finely chopped
Rice 1.25c (basmati or jasmine)
Cinnamon 1stick
Coconut Milk 0.75c unsweetened
Sugar 1tsp
Coconut fresh