Aromatic Meatball Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
1 lb meatballs
1 None medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp ground cumin
4 None cardamom pods, bruised
2 (16 oz) packets microwave basmati rice
1/2 cup chicken stock
9 oz frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup plain yogurt, to serve

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 3-4 mins, or until browned. Remove from pan.
Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion, garlic and spices for 1-2 mins, or until fragrant. Add rice, stock, vegetables and meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 mins, or until stock is almost absorbed and meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro. Serve with yogurt.