This article provides a simple recipe for preparing brown basmati rice paired with chickpeas, cucumber, avocado, and spices. It emphasizes the importance of rinsing the rice to remove excess starch for better texture and flavor. The preparation involves cooking the rice with spices like bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns. Once cooked, the dish is combined with sautéed garlic, ras el hanout, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables. The recipe is designed to be nourishing and flavorful, making a meal suitable for two, ready in just about 30 minutes with optional herbs for added freshness, like coriander or basil.
Once the water is clear, pour it away and then cover the rice with enough cold water to come 3cm above the grains.
Warm 2 tbsp of olive oil in a shallow pan over a moderate heat, add the garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, then add 2 tsp of ras el hanout.
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