SIMPLE MASALA RICE

Was about to cook, nasi lemak for lunch.
Phone call came that there are 2 guests for lunch.
Went blur for a moment.
Remembered this simple masala rice, normally it is accompanied by
thick sotha sotha mutton prettal.
So quickly made little mushroom kurma, masala rice, mixed veges stir fried, onion raitha, scrambled tofu , fried appalam and fresh fruits.

Here is the simple masala rice.

SIMPLE MASALA RICE

Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice soaked for 15 minutes
1 onion sliced
1 bay leaf
1 star anise
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cardamoms
1 small piece mace
1 tbs ghee
3 cups water
Salt to taste

To Grind To A Fine Paste
2 tbs coconut scrapings
2 green chillies
2 tbs coriander leaves
½ tsp aniseed
1 clove
½ inch cinnamon stick
1 cardamom
½ inch ginger
5 pips garlic

Method:
Heat the ghee in a rice cooker, add in all the whole spices.
Add in the onion and sauté well.
Add in the ground masala and fry well.
Now add in the drained rice, give a good stir.
Add in the water, salt and cover.
Cook till the rice is done.
Keep covered for sometime, fluff up and serve.
Serve with any kurma or gravy.