Brown Basmati Lemon Rice

BROWN BASMATI LEMON RICE

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 �5 cup

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