Heat a generous amount of oil and add the onions

Then start adding very little water to revive back the onions n make an onion jam

Then add the pilau masala and cumin seeds let them cook for a minute

Then add crushed garlic and ginger and let cook for a minute

Then add the rice and let cook for 2 minutes before you add 2 cups of water

Cook under low heat till ready to check if ready use a metallic fork not mwiko coz mwiko will make the pilau mashy