BROWN BASMATI RICE PILAF

Chef's Name : Vicky Ratnani
Ingredients1 medium onion
1 medium carrot
1 Tbsp celery, chopped
50-60 gm black chana, cooked
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp olive oil
1 cinnamon stick
6-7 black pepper corns
1 green chilly
1/2 tsp red chilly powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
150 gm washed and soaked brown basmati rice
6-8 broccoli florets
1 medium tomato, cut into chunks
600 ml stock
2 plums, chopped
450 ml water

Method
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat butter and olive oil.
Throw in the cinnamon, black peppercorns and cumin seeds.
Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic.
Saute well for 5 minutes.
Add the kala chana to the cooking veggies.
Now add the brown rice. Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
Cook the rice by filling it a little more than its amount with water until all the water is absorbed.
Lastly add the broccoli and let it steam with the rice.
Garnish with chopped plums and spring onions.