Wash basmati rice & soak for 30 mins, strain. Fry onion in oil,try not to stir too much, this way it caramilise faster, add garlic, ginger, cinnamon, star anise. Add rice,salt & fry lightly & add water, or rose water or kewra water (fragrant floral water found in indian or pakistani shops). If you are using floral water, use half floral & half water. Bring to boil & when it start to boil, use a chop stick to stir quickly & cover the pan, lower the fire.
Mum's chicken curry and basmati rice
