Brown Basmati Lemon Rice Recipe

• 1 c. Brown Basmati Rice
• 2 c. Water -- or possibly Vegetable Stock Grated Zest Of 1 Lemon
• 1/4 tsp Grnd Nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Grnd Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Grnd Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Grnd Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Grnd Coriander pn Saffron -- (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. Minced Fresh Parsley -- for Garnish

1. Rinse the rice and soak it for 20 min in cool water.
2. Add in all the ingredients except for the parsley to a 2-qt pot.
3. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, stir, and simmer, covered for 20 min or possibly till the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
4. Garnish with the minced parsley.
5. Note: this can also be made with white Basmati rice
6. Variation to .5 c. of the rice add in .25 c. cooked lentils, .5 tsp.
7. minced fresh parsley and lemon juice to taste.

brown basmati rice, water, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, saffron, parsley

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/brown-basmati-lemon-rice-93577 (may not work)