Name: Fragrant Chickpea Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice ((or long grain or wild rice)); 1 1/2 cups water ((Note 2)); 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tins (21 oz / 600 g) chickpeas (, drained, but still wet); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garam masala ((Note 1 for substitutions)); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup parsley leaves; 1/4 cup cilantro ((coriander) leaves); 1/4 cup sultanas or currents; Black pepper; 1/2 cup fried shallots (, store bought (Note 3))