Carrot and Celery Pilaf

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By Pankaj Chandra

May, 10th

585

Servings
6 persons
Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
9 - 11

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil 4 tbsp
  • Onions 2
  • Carrots 3
  • Celery sticks 3
  • Spring Onions 3
  • Green Chilli 1
  • Lentils 200g
  • Basmati Rice 400g
  • Orange juice 50ml
  • Vegetable stock 200g
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbs of the oil in a large frying pan and add the onion until softened but not browned.
  • Add the carrots, celery, spring onions, chilli and almonds and stir fry for 3 minutes. Place in a bowl and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the rice and lentils for 2 minutes until heated through. Add the stock, orange juice and season to taste. Simmer for 2 further minutes.
  • Add the vegetables back into the pan and combine to warm through. Serve immediately with fresh bread.