VEGAN JOLLOF RICE

Ingredients

• 1 Red Capsicum
• 400 gm Tomatoes
• 100 gm Spanish Onion, sliced thinly
• 1 Scotch Bonnet
• 1 tbls Garlic chopped
• 3 Tbls SHASHEMANE ZANZIBAR CURRY POWDER
• 2 tsp fresh Ginger
• 1 tbls Thyme dried
• 2 tbls Vegeta Powder
• ½  tsp Nutmeg
• 2 cups Basmati rice
• 500 ml water
• 2 gm Salt
• 2 Tbls SHASHEMANE NIGERIAN TSIRE SPICE

Method

1. In a blender or food processor, blend Water, Tomatoes, Onions, Chillies, Capsicums, Garlic and Ginger .
2. In a medium pot, on medium heat, combine Oil and Rice and stir for a minute or two until Rice is lightly toasted. Add sliced Onion and stir for another min.
3. Pour blended vegetables over Rice, add remaining seasonings and Vegeta Powder .
5. Bring to a boil for a minute, and then reduce to a simmer. Allow Rice to cook uncovered for 25 mins, stirring every few mins to ensure distribution of liquid. Cover for the last 5 mins of cooking. If Rice is becoming dry and is still undercooked, add a small amount of Water, stir and cover, repeating process until rice is tender.
6. Serve topped with the 1 tablespoon of SHASHEMANE NIGERIAN TSIRE SPICE