Butter-bean baba ganoush

1. Place the nuts in a dry pan and toast for 2–3 minutes until slightly golden. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
2. Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan with a lid over
a medium-high heat, then add the garlic, shallots and cinnamon. Fry until translucent, then add the remaining spices and fry for a further 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the rice and stir for a minute, then add the stock and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
4. Meanwhile, coat the paneer in the onion-and-chilli paste and fry in a little oil in a non-stick pan until
golden. Take care as the paneer will splatter. Drain on kitchen paper.
5. Once the rice is cooked, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Place in a bowl, stir through the nuts, paneer, pomegranate rubies and coriander.
Photographs: Jan Ras
Production: Abigail Donnelly
Food Assistant: Bianca Jones