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Harissa cauliflower pilaf

With its heady combination of fruit, nuts and spice, this veggie winter warmer evokes the Middle East. Cooking a pilaf in the oven rather than on the hob ensures even heat throughout, so you get really fluffy rice.

SERVES 4 PREP 20 mins plus 1 hr soaking COOK 1 hr EASY V

• 300g basmati rice

1 Wash the rice really well, then leave to soak in cold water for 1 hr. Put the onion in a small bowl and toss with the lemon juice, the sugar and a pinch of salt. Leave to pickle while you make the pilaf.

2 Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Whisk 2 tbsp harissa, the garlic and oil in a large bowl, then add the cauliflower and toss to coat in the sauce. Season, then tip into a roasting tin and roast for 30 mins until tender and golden.