Spiced Rice (v)

A lovely accompaniment to curry.

For 4 portions you need:
225g basmati rice, rinsed till the water runs clear
500ml water
1 onion
50g butter/vegan marge
1 tbsp oil
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tsp each of ground cumin, coriander and tumeric
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cms grated ginger

Begin by sauteeing the onion in the butter/oil for 15 mins till golden. Add the garlic, ginger and spices and cook out for 5 mins or so. Add the rinsed rice and water. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and cook gently for 15 mins. Turn off the heat and leave to steam to finish cooking the rice.