Fragrant Chickpea Rice Pilaf

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice ((or long grain or wild rice))
• 1 1/2 cups water ((Note 2))
• 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
• 1 1/2 tins (21 oz / 600g) chickpeas (, drained, but still wet)
• 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala ((Note 1 for substitutions))
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup sultanas or currents
• Black pepper
• 1/2 cup fried shallots (, store bought (Note 3))