Lemon Scented Rice With Pistachios |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Lemons and lines are often used to flavor rice and wheat dishes in India. Here the tang of lemon is coupled with exquisitely-flavored pistachios, creating a subtle, yet flavorful dish. Dotted with plump raisins, this attractive dish makes a nice accompaniment to any entree. Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice (or other lond grain rice) |
2 cups water (2 1/2 cups if using brown rice) |
1/3 cup raisins |
2 teaspoons grated fesh lemon peel |
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pistachio nuts |
Directions:
1. Wash the rice (and soak, if desired) as described on package, if needed.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, raisins, and lemon peel. When water boils again, reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan, and simmer 20 minutes (45 minutes for brown rice), until liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let stand covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with pistachios.
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