BULGUR AND LENTIL PILAF

6th November 2009

1 tsp     olive oil

1 lge     onion finely chopped

2           garlic cloves, crushed1 tsp     ground coriander1 tsp     ground cumin

1 tsp     ground turmeric

half tsp ground allspice

225g     bulgur wheat

750ml   stock or water

115g     mushrooms

115g     brown lentils

300g     sweetcorn

salt,black pepper and cayenne

Heat oil and saute onion, garlic and spices for 1 minute, stirring.

Stir in bulgur wheat and cook stirring for approx 2 mins until lightly browned.

Add stock or water, mushrooms and lentils.

Simmer over low heat for approx 25-30 mins until bulgur wheat and lentils are tender and water absorbed.

Stir in sweetcorn.

Add more stock or water if needed.

Season well with salt, pepper and cayenne and serve hot.