Cumin Rice

This blends a combination of traditional flavours in an accompaniment suitable for almost any curry.

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp coriander seeds
• 200g brown basmati rice
• 660ml cold water

Method:

1. Put the onion, oil, cumin and coriander seeds into a saucepan and fry over a medium heat until the onions are soft.
2. Add the rice and cold water and put a lid on the pan.
3. Bring to the boil and then simmer on a really low heat for twenty minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and serve as soon as possible, but it can keep warm for a few minutes if necessary.

Serves 4.