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 -- ForGarnish

Rinse The rice And Soak it For 20 Minutes in ColdWater.

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. Garnish With TheChopped parsley.

Note: This Can Also be Made With White basmati rice

Variation to .5 Cup of The rice Add .25 Cup CookedLentils, .5 Teaspoon Chopped Fresh parsley And LemonJuice to Taste.

Serving Size ?5 Cup

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