Carrot Pilaf Rice & Coriander Chutney

We’re making a Middle Eastern meal today! Dish up a plate of fluffy pilaf rice loaded with fried half-moon carrot pieces, garlic & ginger, and spiced with NOMU Garam Masala rub. Add crispy lentils, a cashew, chilli & coriander chutney, and some crispy onion sprinkles.

Carrot Pilaf Rice & Coriander Chutney

with crispy onions & lentils

Hands on Time: 25 - 50 minutes

Overall Time: 35 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Carrot
  • Cashew Nuts
  • Cucumber
  • Fresh Chilli
  • Fresh Chillies
  • Fresh Coriander
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Garlic Clove
  • Garlic Cloves
  • NOMU Garam Masala Rub
  • Onion
  • Onions
  • Spice & All Things Nice Pilaf Rice
  • Tinned Lentils
  • Tomato
  • Tomatoes

From your kitchen:

  • Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
  • Blender
Photo of Carrot Pilaf Rice & Coriander Chutney
  1. TOAST THE NUTS

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. CRISPY ONIONS

    Return the pan to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the sliced onion with a pinch of salt until crispy, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. RICE PILAF

    Place a pot (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the carrot half-moons until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, and ½ the grated ginger, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and 200ml of salted water. Mix to combine, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  4. SAMBAL

    In a bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, the diced cucumber, ½ the sliced chilli (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  5. CRISPY LENTILS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained lentils until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the pan, season, and add to the cooked rice.

  6. CORIANDER CHUTNEY

    To a blender, add the rinsed coriander, the toasted cashew nuts, the remaining chilli (to taste), the remaining ginger, and 30ml of water. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it's too thick, and season.

  7. TIME TO EAT

    Make a bed of the loaded rice pilaf, top with a sprinkle of the crispy onions, and cover with dollops of the coriander chutney. Serve the sambal on the side. Well done, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 20g

  • Onion - 1

  • Carrot - 120g

  • NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 15ml

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Fresh Ginger - 15g

  • Spice & All Things Nice Pilaf Rice - 100ml

  • Tomato - 1

  • Cucumber - 100g

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Tinned Lentils - 120g

  • Fresh Coriander - 10g

  1. TOAST THE NUTS

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. CRISPY ONIONS

    Return the pan to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the sliced onion with a pinch of salt until crispy, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. RICE PILAF

    Place a pot (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the carrot half-moons until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, and ½ the grated ginger, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and 400ml of salted water. Mix to combine, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  4. SAMBAL

    In a bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, the diced cucumber, ½ the sliced chilli (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  5. CRISPY LENTILS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained lentils until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the pan, season, and add to the cooked rice.

  6. CORIANDER CHUTNEY

    To a blender, add the rinsed coriander, the toasted cashew nuts, the remaining chilli (to taste), the remaining ginger, and 60ml of water. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it's too thick, and season.

  7. TIME TO EAT

    Make a bed of the loaded rice pilaf, top with a sprinkle of the crispy onions, and cover with dollops of the coriander chutney. Serve the sambal on the side. Well done, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 40g

  • Onion - 1

  • Carrot - 240g

  • NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 30ml

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Fresh Ginger - 30g

  • Spice & All Things Nice Pilaf Rice - 200ml

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Cucumber - 200g

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  • Tinned Lentils - 240g

  • Fresh Coriander - 20g

  1. TOAST THE NUTS

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. CRISPY ONIONS

    Return the pan to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the sliced onion with a pinch of salt until crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. RICE PILAF

    Place a pot (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the carrot half-moons until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, and ½ the grated ginger, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and 600ml of salted water. Mix to combine, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  4. SAMBAL

    In a bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, the diced cucumber, ½ the sliced chilli (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  5. CRISPY LENTILS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained lentils until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the pan, season, and add to the cooked rice.

  6. CORIANDER CHUTNEY

    To a blender, add the rinsed coriander, the toasted cashew nuts, the remaining chilli (to taste), the remaining ginger, and 90ml of water. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it's too thick, and season.

  7. TIME TO EAT

    Make a bed of the loaded rice pilaf, top with a sprinkle of the crispy onions, and cover with dollops of the coriander chutney. Serve the sambal on the side. Well done, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 60g

  • Onions - 2

  • Carrot - 360g

  • NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 45ml

  • Garlic Cloves - 3

  • Fresh Ginger - 45g

  • Spice & All Things Nice Pilaf Rice - 300ml

  • Tomatoes - 3

  • Cucumber - 300g

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Tinned Lentils - 360g

  • Fresh Coriander - 30g

  1. TOAST THE NUTS

    Place the chopped cashews in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.

  2. CRISPY ONIONS

    Return the pan to medium heat with enough oil to cover the base. When hot, fry the sliced onion with a pinch of salt until crispy, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel.

  3. RICE PILAF

    Place a pot (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the carrot half-moons until lightly browned, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the NOMU rub, the grated garlic, and ½ the grated ginger, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the rice and 800ml of salted water. Mix to combine, cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.

  4. SAMBAL

    In a bowl, toss together the diced tomatoes, the diced cucumber, ½ the sliced chilli (to taste), a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.

  5. CRISPY LENTILS

    Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained lentils until golden and crispy, 12-15 minutes. Remove from the pan, season, and add to the cooked rice.

  6. CORIANDER CHUTNEY

    To a blender, add the rinsed coriander, the toasted cashew nuts, the remaining chilli (to taste), the remaining ginger, and 120ml of water. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if it's too thick, and season.

  7. TIME TO EAT

    Make a bed of the loaded rice pilaf, top with a sprinkle of the crispy onions, and cover with dollops of the coriander chutney. Serve the sambal on the side. Well done, Chef!

  • Cashew Nuts - 80g

  • Onions - 2

  • Carrot - 480g

  • NOMU Garam Masala Rub - 60ml

  • Garlic Cloves - 4

  • Fresh Ginger - 60g

  • Spice & All Things Nice Pilaf Rice - 400ml

  • Tomatoes - 4

  • Cucumber - 400g

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  • Tinned Lentils - 480g

  • Fresh Coriander - 40g

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