Spicy Lentil Rice Pilaf

Total Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 6 cups water
• 6 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 3 cups frozen peas, thawed

Recipe

• 1 pour oil into a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid. add onion, garlic and salt. sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.
• 2 add rice and stir to coat. continue stirring until rice smells nutty.
• 3 add water,bouillon cubes, orange zest, spices and bay leaf. bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
• 4 thaw the peas in a microwave. stir in peas, and fluff with a fork. sprinkle with raisins and pistachios.