Spice Mix

2 ¼ tsp cumin seeds, plus 1 tsp extra left whole

seeds from 10 cardamom pods

1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground cloves

Carrot Mixture

45ml olive oil

1 onion, thinly sliced (180g)

3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

300g carrots, trimmed and roughly grated

1 tsp sugar

Rice

400g basmati rice, washed and drained

3 bay leaves

6 strips of lemon peel

800ml boiling water

Black Chickpea Salsa

60ml olive oil

30g pistachios, very roughly chopped

½ tbsp spice mix

25g barberries

1 jar Queen Black Chickpeas - drained + patted dry

½ tsp sugar

2 tsp lemon juice

10g coriander leaves

fine sea salt and black pepper

greek yoghurt, to serve (optional)