Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups hot chicken stock
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons mixed herbs (I prefer basil and chives)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until golden.

3. Add the rice and toss until covered with oil.

4. Stir in the stock, lemon rind and herbs and bring to a boil.

5. Transfer to baking dish, cover and cook in middle of oven 40-50 minutes.

6. Stir the rice once or twice during cooking.