Rice Pilaf With Lentils Cauliflower And Pumpkin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
2 None large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tbsp spicy curry paste
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
3 cups vegetable stock
1/2 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
3/4 lb pumpkin, peeled, chopped
4 oz dried lentils
4 oz basmati rice
2 oz raisins
1 handful baby spinach

Preparation

In a deep, heavy-based frying pan with a lid, heat the oil on medium. Cook the onion, stirring, 10 mins until soft and lightly golden. Add the curry paste and garlic and cook 1 min, until fragrant. Mix in the stock, cauliflower, pumpkin and lentils. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer 10 mins. Stir in the rice and raisins. Cook, covered, 10-15 mins, until the lentils and rice are tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Fold in spinach and serve immediately.