Fragrant Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Plunge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon & transfer to a bowl of iced water.
3. Remove from the water & slip off their skins.
4. Chop the tomatoes & set aside.
5. In a large pot, saute the mustard seeds in the oil over a medium heat until they begin to sputter & pop.
6. Add the garlic, bay leaf, turmeric & rice, stirring until the rice becomes translucent, 2 minutes.
7. Add the tomatoes & reduce the heat to a simmer for 3 minutes.
8. Add the broth, bring back to a boil, reduce heat again & simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add the chickpeas & cook another 5 minutes.
10. Remove from the heat, add the cilantro & allow it to steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
11. Remove the bay leaf, fluff with a fork, stirring in the cilantro.
12. Season with cayenne & serve. "Vegetarian Gourmet" Summer, 1994