Masala Basmati Rice

Ingredient

For the rice:
2 Cups Basmati rice
6 Cups water
Salt
2 Tbs Ghee
1 Medium onion, sliced
3 Garlic cloves
1 Tbs fresh ginger, chopped

For Masala:
1/2 tsp cardamom seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp black pepper corns
1/2 tsp cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1/8 tsp nutmeg, powder (optional)

Method:
- Rinse the rice, soak in water for 1/2 an hour, then drain.
- Add 1 TBS salt to the water in a large pot and bring to boil over a medium heat.
- Add the rice and leave for about 8 minutes, stir frequently, then drain.
- Meanwhile, toast spices (except nutmeg) in a skillet over a medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Heat the ghee in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the onion, stir for 5 minutes or
until it becomes golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger, stir for 2 minutes.
- Add toasted spices and the nutmeg, until well combined.
- Add rice to onion mixture and season with salt.
- Cover the saucepan and leave over low heat for 10 minutes, then serve.