Zanzibar Pilau (Rice Pilaf)

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped
• handful of cashews, coarsely chopped (optional)
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-2" piece of fresh ginger, peeled & grated
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp of Piquant Post Zanzibar Zest spice
• 2 cups of basmati rice
• 1 cup (canned) coconut milk
• 3 cups of low-salt broth (vegetable or chicken)
• salt & pepper to taste (optional)