Seeds and spices recipe
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon sunflower oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 2/3 cups vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup natural yogurt
- 1 tablespoon toasted sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Coriander leaves, to garnish
Recipe method:
- Heat the oil in a non stick frying pan and fry the spices and garlic for about 1 minute, stirring all the time.
- Add the rice and stock, bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until just tender.
- Stir in the yogurt and the toasted sunflower and sesame seeds.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.
- Seeds are particularly rich in minerals, so they are a good addition to all kinds of dishes.
- Light toasting will improve their flavour.
- A change from plain boiled rice and a colourful accompaniment to serve with spicy curries.
- Basmati rice gives the best texture and flavour, but you can use ordinary long grain rice instead, if you prefer.
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