Indian Nasi Lemak

Ingredients:

600g Basmati rice, wash thoroughly and drain
2 tsp alba, soak, wash, drain and combine with clean rice
4 tbsp ghee
½ onion, slice thinly
1 stick (4cm) cinnamon
2 cardamoms
3 cloves
2 fragrant screwpine leaves, tie into a bundle
450g grated coconut, add 3 cups water and extract 3½ cups coconut milk
salt to taste


Method:

• Heat ghee in a large pot for cooking rice. Add onion, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and pandan leaves. Fry till onions are brown, then add coconut milk, rice and salt, stir. Cover pot and bring to the boil; when boiling, stir rice.
• When rice is beginning to dry, lower heat and continue to cook. Keep the pot covered till the steam escapes, then uncover, turn rice over with a fork and cook for another 5-8 minutes.

Note: Indian Nasi Lemak, which is popular among South Indian Muslims, should be served with Chicken Curry, Cucumber Salad and Crispy Long Beans.