Mushroom Pilau (Vegan)

Spice up your rice

Ingredients:
  • 350g Kilombero Rice
  • 3 cardamon pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 2cm/1” cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2cm/ 1” piece of root ginger, grated
  • 1 green chilli chopped
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 350g/ 12oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced
  • 600ml/ 1pint vegetable stock
  • Cashews, fresh coriander & sultanas to garnish

Method:
  1.  Rinse the rice several times & leave to soak in water for 20 mins and then drain.
  2.  In a large heavy based pan, toast the cardamom, cloves, cinnamon & peppercorns. Remove and              crush in a mortar & pestle.
  3.  In the same pan heat a little more oil and fry off the onions, garlic, ginger & chilli. Add the turmeric,           spice mixture, mushrooms, rice, then the stock. 
  4.  Stir and cover tightly leaving to simmer for 20-25 mins until all liquid is absorbed. 
  5.  Garnish & serve



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