Spicy Rice

This is a side dish just known in my family as 'spicy rice', it makes an excellent alternative to white rice and can be combined with many dishes.

16 floz basmati rice
1 pt vegetable stock
1/2 onion (very finely chopped)
1 clove garlic
1 red chili (finely chopped)
1 tbsp garam masala
salt
fresh coriander (chopped)

Wash and soak the rice for at least 20 mins, then drain for half and hour. Heat the oil and fry the onions until they start to go brown. Add garlic, chili, salt and rice and stir so the rice is coated evenly. Add the stock and garam masala and bring to the boil. Once it boils, turn down the heat and simmer gently until all the water is absorped. This should take about 20 mins. Use a fork to separate the grains before serving with the fresh coriander.