Indian style pilaf

Indian style pilaf

Calories per serving 395. serves 2. 1 teaspoon sunflower oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 125 g (4 1/2 oz) carrots, diced 1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced 150 g (5 1/2 oz) basmati rice 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 600 ml (20 fl oz) vegetable stock 50 g (1 3/4 oz) frozen peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onion, garlic, carrots, pepper, rice, turmeric, chilli powder; cumin seeds and ground coriander. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Add the stock and cook, covered, for 15 minutes until virtually all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is just tender Add the peas and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. 3. Sprinkle over the fresh coriander and serve.