Name: Macadamia and kumara pilaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup macadamia oil or olive oil; 1 sweet potato, peeled, cubed; 1 cup macadamias, chopped, plus extra to serve; 1 finger eggplant, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cup long-grain rice; 3 cup vegetable stock; 1/2 cup black olives; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus extra to serve; 1/2 lemon, juice; plain yoghurt, to serve

Ingredients

1/4 cup macadamia oil or olive oil

1 sweet potato, peeled, cubed

1 cup macadamias, chopped, plus extra to serve

1 finger eggplant, sliced

1 onion, chopped

1 clove clove, crushed

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 1/2 cup long-grain rice

3 cup vegetable stock

1/2 cup black olives

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup currants

1/4 cup parsley leaves, plus extra to serve

1/2 lemon, juice

plain yoghurt, to serve

Method

1.In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Reduce to medium-high heat and saute potato, nuts, eggplant, onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Add spices and cook, stirring, for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

2.Blend in rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock, turn heat up to high and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for about 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.

3.Stir through olives, tomato, currants, parsley and juice. Season to taste. Serve with yoghurt.

This pilaf is a delicious accompaniment to char-grilled chicken or lamb.
Note

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