Aromatic Meatball Pilaf

• 2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
• 1 lb meatballs
• 1 None medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 4 None cardamom pods, bruised
• 2 (16 oz) packets microwave basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 9 oz frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/3 cup plain yogurt, to serve

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning, for 3-4 mins, or until browned. Remove from pan.
2. Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion, garlic and spices for 1-2 mins, or until fragrant. Add rice, stock, vegetables and meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 mins, or until stock is almost absorbed and meatballs are cooked through. Stir in cilantro. Serve with yogurt.

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Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/32133 (may not work)