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Rinse rice until the water runs clear. Soak rice for 30 minutes
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Boil water with salt. Drain rice and add to the boiling water;stir. Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise pod and cardamom pods.Boil for 10 minutes or until rice is done to your liking.
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Add oil to a large skillet. Sauté mustard seeds, cumin, chili flakes and curry leaves until mustard seeds start to pop. Add onion and saute until onion is translucent.
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Add garlic and saute for another 2 minutes. Add the rice followed by turmeric.
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Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Serve warm.