Crab Pilau with coconut milk
Heat 1tbs rapeseed oil in a pot with 1tsp cumin seeds, 2 tsp white mustard seeds, 1tsp coriander seeds and stir for 1 minute till the seeds start to pop. Now add 1 finely chopped shallot (large) or onion (small) 1 garlic clove finely chopped and 1 tsp of grated ginger, and stir over medium heat till softened. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric and 1 cup (175g) basmati rice (I like to use brown basmati) and stir for a minute or so. Add 150ml low fat coconut milk, 1 fresh green (or red) chili finely chopped, and 1/2 tsp salt and top up with about 350ml water. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. About 8 minutes in add a large handful of green veggies (chopped asparagus, frozen peas, baby spinach). Turn off heat and leave to steam for another 10 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed (brown rice might take a little longer). Fluff with a fork and stir in one can of crab meat (120g drained) and some chopped chives.
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