Fry some basmati rice in some vegetable oil. Add some garlic, a bit of onion if you like, and a teaspoon of cumin and cook for a minute or two. Then add water or chicken stock – at least twice the volume of liquid compared to the rice, some chopped red pepper or chillis and tomatoes if you like – I squeeze is a slug of tomato ketchup at this point. Cover and simmer gently until cooked.