Brown Basmati Lemon Rice

* Exported from MasterCook *

BROWN BASMATI LEMON RICE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Brown Basmati Rice
2 c Water -- or Vegetable Stock
Grated Zest Of 1 Lemon
1/4 ts Ground Nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground Cloves
1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground Cumin
1/2 ts Ground Coriander
pn Saffron -- (optional)
1 tb Chopped Fresh Parsley -- for
Garnish

Rinse the rice and soak it for 20 minutes in cold
water.

Add all the ingredients except for the parsley to a
2-quart pot. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, stir,
and simmer, covered for 20 minutes or until the water
is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Garnish with the
chopped parsley.

Note: this can also be made with white Basmati rice

Variation to .5 cup of the rice add .25 cup cooked
lentils, .5 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley and lemon
juice to taste.

Serving Size ÿ5 cup
118 calories
1 gram fat
0 milligrams cholesterol
3.7 milligrams sodium

(kay's note : this is 9 fat calories, and 7.6% fat per
serving.)

Recipe By : "Kay Hinga" <HINGA@IPFWCVAX.BITNET>



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