Chilli Garlic Rice

Ingredients:

1 basmati rice

8-10 garlic cloves, very finely chopped

1/2-1 tsp red chilli flakes

salt to taste

2 tbsp + 1 tbsp butter

1 tsp lemon juice

Preparation:

1. Wash the rice and cook in a deep pan adding enough water and salt till done. Drain the water and keep it aside to cool and then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
2. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a pan and add finely chopped garlic and saute at medium flame for 1 1/2 minutes till the colour starts to change.
3. Then add red chilli flakes and saute at low flame for 1 minute.
4. Add cooked rice and mix gently.
5. Add 1 tbsp butter and lemon juice and mix well at high flame for 2 minutes.
6. Switch off the flame and serve after 15 minutes...