Itsy-Bitsy Teeny-Weeny Colored Polka-Dot Rotini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces tri-color spiral pasta, uncooked (about 3 cups dry)
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed or 1 cup cooked lentils
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup dried currant

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine broth, coconut milk, sugar and spices.
Bring to a boil.
Add rotini.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for six minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add peas, red pepper and currants.
Simmer for 6 to 7 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed and pasta is tender.
Remove from heat and let stand for five minutes before serving.