Spicy Tanzanian Pilau Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 tablespoon Pilau masala
• 2 to 3 cups Chicken broth (boiling - Vegetable broth for Vegetarian recipe)
• 1 cup Coconut milk (canned)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1/4 Onions
• 1 tablespoon Crushed garlic
• 1 tablespoon Crushed fresh ginger