Spanish rice with Moroccan flavors

Every one loves the rich flavors and aromas of Moroccan spices and Spanish cuisine flavors are just amazing. When these two comes together, a highly flavorful, delicious and a dish with full of colors comes in our hands. This recipe is a perfect example of it. Famous Spanish rice cooked with Moroccan flavors will become your palate's love. Try this amazing recipe at home and enjoy it's mouthwatering flavors.

INGREDIENTS 

- 2 cups of brown rice
- 2 cups of canned tomatoes (homemade) or - fresh pureed tomatoes
- 3-4 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 cup of water (or more)
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1 ½ cups of cauliflower
- 4-5 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp of onion powder or ¼ of a cup of diced onions
- 1 tbsp of freshly grounded fennel seeds
- 2 tsp of freshly grounded coriander seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- A dash of nutmeg
- 4 tsp of cumin
- A dash of cayenne pepper or more
- 2-3 tsp of pink salt or to taste
- 2-3 tbsp of coconut oil or of your choice
- 4-5 tbsp of fresh squeezed orange juice

**A sprinkle of pistachios, black sesame seeds, and cilantro. **

METHOD 

1) Soak brown rice overnight and the following day rinse and set aside.

2) Add your canned tomatoes, tomato paste, water, garlic, onion, and seasonings into a blender, process until smooth. 

3) On your pot add your oil, rice, and cinnamon sticks, sauté for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

4) Add your processed liquids onto the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

5) Then add your canned chickpeas and cauliflower and let it cook for another 15-20 minutes. Make sure to check on it because you don’t want it to burn. If you need a bit more water just add more and cook for longer. Depends how watery or thick you want. 

6) Once done let it cool down take cinnamon sticks out and add your orange juice. (Mix well)

7) When ready to serve just top it with pistachios, black sesame seeds, and cilantro. (Maybe some lime juice).

Enjoy.