Carrot & Pea Pilau Rice

1. 1

   Wash the rice in several changes of water, leave to soak in water for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain the rice put it in a pan and add the 18 fl ozs of water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes (I place the rice in my wood stove oven to cook).

3. 3

   Remove the pan from the heat and leave aside for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the seeds, cook until they splutter.

5. 5

   Add onion, cinnamon (broken into pieces) and cardamom pods (split at one end to release flavour) Fry until the onion is slightly browned.

6. 6

   Add the Garam Masala and cook for 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Stir in the carrot - grated and the peas, cook for a further 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir this mixture gently into the rice and keep warm - or serve straight away.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.