Moroccan Rice

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I haven't made this it comes from a good taste magazine. Putting it here as i want to try it myself. I would say it would go well with char grilled lamb cutlets

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Steps

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Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

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Drain.

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Place rice in a microwave-safe rice cooker or bowl.

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Add enough stock until it covers the rice by 2cm.

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Cover with a lid or a double layer of plastic wrap and cook on high / 800watts / 100% for 5 minutes.

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Cook on medium / 500watts / 50% for a further 7 minutes.

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Remove from microwave and set aside.

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Meanwhile place oil , onion , almonds , pine nuts , cumin , turmeric , cinnamon and chili powder in a microwave safe rice cooker or bowl.

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Cook uncovered stirring every minute on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the mixture is fragrant.

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Add raisins , orange rind and juice.

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Cook on high for 1 minute.

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Add the nut mixture and coriander to the rice and stir gently to combine.

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Taste and season with salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

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basmati rice, chicken stock, olive oil, yellow onion, slivered almonds, pine nuts, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, chili powder, raisins, orange, fresh coriander, salt, pepper