Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cups diced onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups brown rice
• 1 1/2 cups lentils
• 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 6 cups water
• 6 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 3 cups frozen peas, thawed

Instructions

1. pour oil into a heavy, wide pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add onion, garlic and salt. Sweat until aromatic, stirring constantly.

2. Add rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring until rice smells nutty.

3. Add water,bouillon cubes, orange zest, spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Thaw the peas in a microwave. Stir in peas, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with raisins and pistachios.