Garden Plov

Ingredients

• 400 g long-grain rice
• 400 g carrots
• 250 g cooked chickpeas
• 1 onion
• 60 ml oil
• 1 head of garlic
• 1½ tsp cumin; a handful of raisins; salt

Method

1. Rinse the rice and soak for 20 minutes.
2. Warm the oil and soften the onion and carrots. Add the cumin.
3. Stir in the cooked chickpeas and raisins, then season.
4. Layer the drained rice on top and add hot water to just cover it. Add the whole garlic head.
5. Cook until the water is absorbed, then cover and steam over a low heat until the rice is tender.
6. Rest for 10 minutes, gently combine and bring to the table.