1 cup Brown Basmati Rice
2 cup Water -- or Vegetable Stock
Grated Zest Of 1 Lemon
1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
Pn Saffron -- (optional)
1 tbsp Chopped Fresh Parsley -- for
Garnish
Directions
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 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).