Spicy rice (Veg)
Ingredients
8oz/225g basmati rice
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp salt
Preparation method
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Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water and set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions until golden-brown. Remove and set aside.
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While the pan is still hot, add all the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Add the rinsed rice to the pan, along with the salt and 550ml/1 pint of water. Cover and bring to the boil. Add half of the cooked onions and simmer on a low heat for a further 10-15 minutes until the rice is tender.
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Serve hot and garnished with the remaining onions.
