Pine Nut Pilaf

2 tb Olive oil

1 lg Onion, thinly sliced

1 Garlic clove, chopped

8 oz Brown rice

2 ts Cumin

1 ts Turmeric

20 oz Stock

2 oz Currants

2 oz Pine nuts

Heat oil in a pot over low heat. Put in the onion & garlic & cook till softened. Stir in the rice, cumin & turmeric. Stir fry for 1 minute. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 30 minutes. Add the currants, cover again & cook for 10 minutes further. Remove the pan from the heat & stir in the pine nuts. Cover & let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Gail Duff, "A Book of Herbs & Spices"