- 30g Butter
- 1 Small Red Onion (Finely Chopped)
- 1 Garlic Clove (Sliced)
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 4 Cardomon Pods (Split)
- 5 Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Tumeric
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Small handful of Sultanas (Optional)
- 250g Basmati Rice
Method:
Wash the rice until the water runs clear & then drain in a colander. Heat a large saucepan & dry fry the Cumin Seeds for 1 minute then remove a crush in a Motar & Pestal. Put the pan back on the heat & add the butter, when melted add the Red onion & Garlic a fry until soft. Now add all the other ingredients (except Sultanas) to the pan & stir in the rice. Now add Cold water to the pan so it just covers the rice. Bring to the boil (uncovered), once boiled, cover with the lid & simmer for 5 minutes then take off the heat and leave to stand (Covered) for 15 minutes. Remove Bay Leaves, throw in the Sultanas & serve with your favorite Curry. Enjoy!
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