Ochro Rice

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups rice (washed)
• 18 medium sized ochros (chopped)
• 1 lb pumpkin (cubed)
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 celery stalks (finely chopped)
• 1 sprig rosemary (finely chopped)
• ½ scotch bonnet pepper (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds (ground)
• ¼ tsp bay leaf powder or 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 4 tbsp vegetable oil
• salt & black pepper (to taste)