1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
300²µ/10½´Ç³ú basmati rice, rinsed and drained
2 bay leaves
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
8 cloves
½ tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp black mustard seeds
½ tsp ground turmeric
500ml/18fl oz chicken or vegetable stock, fresh or made from 1 stock cube
75²µ/2½´Ç³ú butter