INGREDIENTS
2
Blades mace
1/4 cup
Cilantro, stems leaves and tender
4
medium-size cloves Garlic
1 tsp
Ginger, fresh
1
Red onion, small
1 can
Tomatoes
1 cup
Indian or pakistani white basmati rice
6
Cardamom pods, green or white
2
Cinnamon sticks (each 3 inches long)
1/4 tsp
Cloves, whole
1 tsp
Kosher or sea salt, coarse
1/4 tsp
Turmeric, ground
2 tbsp
Ghee or butter
2
Or 3 fresh green thai, cayenne, or serrano chiles, to taste, stems removed, cut lengthwise into thin strips (do not remove the seeds)