Pea Pulao with Lemon

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Authored by bd

Ingredients

  • 180 g basmati rice
  • 1 onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey (or use maple syrup to make it vegan)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 100 g peas
  • 1 handful peanuts (deshelled)
  • 300 ml vegetable broth
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (or use orange juice)
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (or orange zest. Best to use organic fruits here)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 50 g raisins

Instructions

1

Dice the onion.

2

Chuck the olive oil into the pot then the diced onion. Let it simmer a little.

3

Add the tumeric, cumin and salt. Stir.

4

Add the peanuts, peas and raisins. Let is simmer for a minute or two.

5

Add the honey, vegetable broth and rice. Stir a little.

6

Then stick the lid on top and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is done.

7

Meanwhile get a bowl for the dressing.

8

Grate in the garlic and lemon zest.

9

Add the lemon juice and vinegar.

10

Add salt and pepper to taste.

11

When the rice is done, you're done. Add the dressing.

12

Garnish with coriander leaves.