Carrot And Coriander Pilaf

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 250 g carrots, grated
• 250 g basmati rice, rinsed
• 500 ml water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lemon, quartered

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a lidded saucepan and cook the onion until soft.
• 2 add the coriander, cumin and mustard seeds, ground coriander and turmeric and cook for 1 minute, then add the carrot, stirring well.
• 3 add the rice, water and salt and bring to the boil, stirring. cover tightly and simmer very gently, undisturbed, for 15 minutes.
• 4 take from the heat for a further 5 mins, covered, then fluff up with two forks.
• 5 serve with lemon quarters and fresh coriander.