VEGETARIAN RUSSIAN PLOV

PREP

·         Cook 1-2 cups of basmati rice with salt (do not overcook)

·         Grate three carrots (carrots are a key ingredient)

·         Dice ½ red onion

·         Mince 3 cloves of garlic

·         1 cup Chickpeas (drained)

·         3-4 tbsp. chopped parsley or cilantro

·         ½ cup of dry fruits and nuts (apricots, raisins, walnuts, prunes etc.)

·         1 cup of green leafy veggies roughly chopped

·         Mix 2 tbsp. grated carrot with chopped parsley/cilantro – KEEP FOR GARNISH

KEEP HANDY

·         Cumin powder, coriander powder, Lawry’s seasoning or salt, pepper, saffron (optional), Hot water

BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER

·         Heat 3 tbsp. olive oil in a pan

·         Add garlic and onions. Sauté for 2 minutes. Do not brown the onions.

·         Add ½ tsp. cumin powder and 1 tsp. coriander powder. Sauté.

·         Add

o   leafy greens

o    chickpeas

o    grated carrots

o    dry fruits/nuts (reserve a little for garnish)

o   seasoning. Cook for 3-4 minutes until greens are wilted.

·         Add cooked rice, sprinkle a little HOT water to help steaming and mix well.

·         Lower heat, cover and steam rice for 4-5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

·         Transfer to serving dish and garnish with the carrot/parsley mixture and dry fruits.