1.5 cups brown basmati rice, rinsed
2.75 cups water
1 tsp + 1 tbsp coconut oil, or oil of choice, divided

6-8 green cardamom pods, crushed lightly to break the skin
1 1-inch stick cinnamon
6-8 whole cloves
3 small onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds

2 small heads broccoli (290g), cut into 1/2-inch florets, stems cut into 1/4-inch pieces