Brown Basmati Lemon Rice

Ingredients

 * 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
 * Pinch of saffron (optional)
 * 1 tb chopped fresh parsley

Directions

 * 1) Rinse The rice And Soak it For 20 Minutes in ColdWater.
 * 2) 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 WaterIs Absorbed And The rice is Cooked.
 * 3) Garnish With the chopped parsley.

Note: This Can Also be Made With White basmati rice

Contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group