Ingredients (serves 4):

• 350g (12oz) organic long grain brown rice
• 1 tablespoon organic olive oil
• 2 medium organic onions, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice, squeezed from an organic or unwaxed lemon (not ready squeezed juice)
• 1 packet (approx. 285g (10oz)) of organic tofu, cubed

Wash the rice and drain well. Heat half the oil and sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes. Add the rice, bay leaves and sea salt, cover with boiling water and simmer until the rice is almost tender.

Add the remainder of the oil to another pan, add the turmeric and garam masala and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the lemon juice. Stir in the tofu and leave to cook gently for 3-4 minutes.

About 5 minutes before the rice is ready add the tofu mixture and stir well. Continue simmering until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Before serving, remove the bay leaves.

For entertaining: try serving individual portions in hollowed halves of squash or melon.

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