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