Rice Pilaf With Spiced Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp ghee or peanut oil
1 None small onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp caraway seeds
2 pinches ground turmeric
7 oz basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
2 tbsp currants
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
4 None spring onions, thinly sliced
3 oz frozen peas
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large frying pan. Sweat onion, garlic and spices until onion is soft. Add rice and stir to coat. Add stock, bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 12 mins. Let cool, covered, for 5 mins, or until rice is tender. Add currants.
Meanwhile, heat remaining ghee in a large frying pan. Add ground beef and cook, stirring, until meat is browned. Add curry powder and cook until fragrant. Add sweet chili sauce, 1/4 cup water, spring onions and peas. Cook, stirring, until peas are soft and heated through.
Serve rice pilaf topped with spiced beef and cilantro sprinkled over top.