Aromatic Beef Pilaf
with Tomatoes, Peas and Mango Chutney
This Aromatic Beef Pilaf is a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
240
British Beef Mince
1
Onion
120
Peas
1
Medium Tomato
2
Garlic Clove
150
Basmati Rice
50
Rogan Josh Curry Paste
10
Beef Stock Paste
1
Coriander
40
Mango Chutney
1
Nigella Seeds
Not included in your delivery
50
Water for the Beef
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
a) Boil a full kettle.
b) Heat a large frying pan on high heat (no oil).
c) Once hot, add the beef mince and fry until browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break it up as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
d) Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces. Cut the tomatoes into small 1cm pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
a) Pour the boiled water from your kettle into a large saucepan with 1/4 tsp salt on high heat. Add the rice and cook for 10-12 mins.
b) Once cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, once the mince is browned, drain and discard any excess fat.
b) Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 3-4 mins.
b) Lower the heat and add the garlic and rogan josh curry paste. Stir-fry for 1 min.
a) Add the tomatoes, beef stock paste and water for the beef (see pantry for amount) to the mince. Season with salt and pepper, then mix well.
b) Cover with a lid (or foil) and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened, 6-8 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
c) Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
a) Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).
b) Fold the cooked rice and peas gently through the beef mixture, then stir in the mango chutney and half the coriander.
c) Season to taste if needed. Add a splash more water if it's a little dry.
a) Share the beef pilaf between your bowls.
b) Sprinkle with the nigella seeds and remaining coriander to finish.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: A well-balanced blend of aromatic spices, mango chutney, and coriander that many find warming and satisfying. Some find the flavour mild and suggest a little extra spice or curry paste to boost depth.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to put together, with simple steps that work well even for less confident cooks.
- Suggestions: Add a dollop of Greek yoghurt or sour cream to cool the heat and add creaminess; consider extra chilli or more rogan josh paste if you prefer a stronger kick. A few extra fresh tomatoes can also help loosen the dish if it feels dry.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers keep well and taste even better the following day, and the dish works nicely packed into a wrap for lunch.
- Portions: Portions are generous and can comfortably stretch to feed an extra person; consider using slightly less rice if you prefer a better balance of rice to beef.
