• Put the rice in a wide lidded saucepan, add salt, turmeric, cumin seeds and cardamom pods and combine together.
• Add the boiling water and heat on high and stir again.  Turn the heat down to the lowest setting or move to the smallest ring and cook for 20 mins, don't be tempted stir, just leave the rice to simmer gently.
• After 20 mins, check the rice, water should have absorbed and the rice should be cooked through.
• Take the lid off, fluff the rice with a fork, put the lid back on and leave for another 20 mins, then serve.

Note:

• if the rice needs a little longer, you might need to add a splash of water and cook for a further few mins.