2 c. white, brown or Basmati rice, pre-cooked
1 onion, finely chopped
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
1 sm. chili pepper, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. garam masala
2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. raisins
2 tbsp. toasted chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds)
1 tbsp. sunflower or sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)

Precook the rice and set aside. Chop the onion, garlic, chili pepper and grate the ginger. Saute together with oil over medium heat in a heavy pan. Add garam masala and salt followed by the cooked rice. Mix well and warm through over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Add more water if the rice sticks to the pan. Stir in the nuts, seeds and raisins. Serve warm. This amount will be enough for 6-8 servings.