Lemongrass paste adds zing to the pumpkin in this healthy vegetarian main.
- Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Place rice and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 35 minutes or until tender. Stand covered for 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain. Cool.
- Meanwhile, place the pumpkin wedges on prepared trays. Drizzle with the oil. Season. Roast, turning halfway through cooking, for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Combine palm sugar, lemongrass and 2 tbs of the lime juice in a small bowl. Season well. Drizzle over pumpkin. Roast for a further 10-15 minutes or until pumpkin is tender and lightly caramelised.
- Process the coriander and chilli in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the yoghurt and remaining lime juice. Process until well combined. Season.
- Combine the rice, basil leaves and mint leaves in a bowl. Arrange the pumpkin and rice mixture on a serving plate. Drizzle with the yoghurt dressing and sprinkle with the fried shallots.
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