Basmati Rice Pilaf

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Title: Basmati Rice Pilaf
Categories: Dec., Misc.
Yield: 1 servings

1/4 Stick no lard/non-dairy
Margarine
1 ts Black pepper
1/4 ts Asafoetida spice (also
Called Hing)
Try an indian food market or
Health store
3 c Washed and drained basmati
Rice
5 1/2 c Water
2 Cinnamon sticks
1 c Peas
1 c Raisins
6 Cardamom pods
2 tb Salt

Place the margarine in a pot over med heat. When
melted, add the pepper and asafoetida

Add the rice and fry for several minutes, turning the
mixture constantly.

In a separate pot, boil the water. Add the cinnamon,
peas, raisins, cardamon pods and salt. When the water
boils, add the rice. Boil for 2 mon, then cover and
turn on low heat for 5-8 min

Uncover and let stand for 3 min. Fluff and serve.

Date: 12/9/94 WVUD44B Lorraine Robinson

From the recipe files of Sue Smith,
TXFT40A@prodigy.com, S.Smith34. 1.80á

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