Main Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 2cups
Sunflower oil - 3tbs
Finely sliced onion - 1no
Finely chopped shallots - 3nos
Crushed garlic - 1clove
Grated ginger - 1tsp
Cayenne - 1/2tsp
Trimmed okra (ladies finger) - 2cups
Chicken stock - 4cups
Lightly crushed saffron - 1tsp
Golden raisins - 1/3cup
Lemon juice - 1tbs
To Garnish :
Toasted Almonds
Chopped mint - 1tsp
Chopped coriander - 1tsp

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

 
Heat oil in a pan and fry onions till golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reduce heat and cook shallots in the remaining oil until soft. Add garlic and ginger and sauté well. Stir in the rice, cayenne and okra. 
Pour in the chicken stock and add saffron. Bring to a boil and simmer over moderate heat for 15 minutes. Add raisins and stir in the lemon juice. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fried onion, toasted almonds, mint and coriander.

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