Vegetable Pilau Rice

You can spice this vegetable rice up a little by adding some chopped chilli.

• 1 cup basmati rice • 1 carrot • 1 onion • 1/4 red pepper • peas • runner beans 

Method
Wash and drain the rice then set aside to dry. Finely chop the onion and dice the carrot, pepper and beans. Heat a little oil in a saucepan, fry the onions lightly, then add the carrots. Next add the rice and cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously to coat the rice in oil. Add 2 cups of water, salt, and bring to the boil. Add the rest of the vegetables then simmer with the lid on for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat, leave to stand for 5 minutes then serve.