Ingredients

  • 250 g (8.8oz) Spelt or kamut grains
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Onions, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 50 g (1.8oz) Raisins
  • 75 g (2.6oz) Dried peaches, chopped
  • 2 Oranges - finely grated zest of
  • 25 g (0.9oz) Cashew nuts
  • 40 g (1.4oz) Brazil nuts, sliced or chopped
  • 600 ml (21.1fl oz) Vegetable stock
  • 0 Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Freshly chopped coriander
  • 1 tbsp Freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Put the grains in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes then drain thoroughly.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/gas mark 4
  • Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish and cook the onion over a medium heat until softened, adding a tablespoon of water at a time, as necessary, to prevent sticking.
  • Add the drained grains, raisins, peaches, orange zest and nuts and mix well.
  • Stir in the stock and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover then bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, stir well and cook for a further 30 minutes until the grains are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Season to taste with ground black pepper and stir in the herbs.