Medjool dates enrich this pilaf, in which fluffy rice is enhanced by warm notes of ginger, cinnamon and cumin Nutty rice provides the base for this flavourful vegetarian pilaf Credit : Haarala Hamilton and Valerie Berry Diana Henry The Telegraph's award-winning cookery writer Diana Henry is the Telegraph’s much-loved cookery writer. She shares recipes each week, for everything from speedy family dinners to special menus that friends will remember for months. She is also a regular broadcaster on BBC Radio 4, and her journalism and recipe books, including Simple and How to Eat a Peach, are multi-award-winning. A mother of two sons, Diana can satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.    See more Published 30 April 2026 3:43pm BST Toss leftover lamb or chicken into this too if you have it, or add chickpeas. You can extend and vary at will.…