Heat oil in a high quality non stick pan
Add chopped onions
Fry till translucent and golden in color
Add one package of ptitim
Add spices
Mix and stir for about 5 minutes toasting the ptitim
Add the hot water
Cover and turn off the stove
Leave the pot covered for 20 minutes
Using a fork, fluff the ptitim. If you prefer the ptitim a bit softer, leave covered for an additional 10 minutes after fluffing.
Serve and enjoy
