Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon peanut oil
  • 1 onion (small, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 garlic clove (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot (chopped)
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • 1 star anise
  • 3 cloves
  • 150 g rice
  • 4 tablespoons sultanas
  • 500 ml chicken stock or 500 ml vegetable stock
  • seasoning

Method

  • Heat the oil and fry onion until softened.
  • Add all the other flavouring ingredients except rice, sultanas, and stock. Heat until becoming aromatic (don't burn them!).
  • Add rice, sultanas, and stock, mix.
  • Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the rice you are using. Best way is to check every now and again to see how far along they are.
  • If necessary drain excess stock, season, and serve.