Title: Vegetable Pilau
Yield: 6

Ingredients

1 medium-size onion; peeled -and chopped finely
1 clove garlic; crushed
1 tb corn oil
2 ts ground cardamom
1 ts turmeric
6 cloves; to taste, up to 12
1 ts ground cinnamon
100 g cauliflower florets; (4oz)
100 g frozen peas; (4oz)
50 g sultanas; (2oz)
175 g basmati rice; rinsed (6oz)

Instructions

1. In a fairly large pan, soften the onion and garlic in the oil, then add the spices and fry for 1 minute.

2. Break up the cauliflower into tiny pieces, and add with the peas and sultanas to the pan.

3. Stir for half a minute, then add the rice and 300ml (1/2 pint) water.

4. Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally.

5. Cover tightly and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. Stir occasionally and add a little more warm water if necessary.

7. Transfer to a serving bowl.