As Anna and I have reined back on our rice consumption we try and make our weekly treat as interesting as possible.  What started off as a trial in combining flavours together turned out to be a pretty tasty dish which we are sure to repeat in the future.

What do I need to make it?

• 1 1/2 cups of wild rice washed and soaked
• 1 small onion sliced
• 1 spring onion chopped
• 1 red chili chopped
• 5-6 baby corn cut into bite size pieces
• 5-6 mushrooms cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup fresh peas
• Handful basil leaves chopped
• Handful coriander leaves chopped
• 2 tbsp coconut powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 star anise
• 1 piece of cinnamon
• 2 tbsp ghee or butter
• Salt to taste

How much will I make?

Serves 4

How do I make it?

Heat ghee in a pan and then add bay leaves, cinnamon and star anise.   Saute for a minute before adding sliced onions, spring onions and red chili.  Saute for a couple of minutes before adding the remaining vegetables.  Cook for five minutes and then add chopped herbs and washed/pre-soaked wild rice.   Stir for a couple of minutes before transferring to an electric cooker.  Add three cups of water, coconut milk powder and then adjust the seasoning.  Serve hot with raita of choice.