Medjool dates enrich this pilaf, in which fluffy rice is enhanced by warm notes of ginger, cinnamon and cumin

Nutty rice provides the base for this flavourful vegetarian pilaf

Credit : Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry

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Published 30 April 2026 3:43pm BST

Toss leftover lamb or chicken into this too if you have it, or add chickpeas.…