Indian Spiced Rice

Recipe Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped Onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper|green pepper
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups water*
  • 1 cup uncooked aromatic rice
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

  1. Cook dates, Onion, green bell pepper|green pepper, almonds and garlic in butter in 3-quart saucepan until vegetables are tender crisp.
  2. Add water, rice, lemon peel, salt, cloves and cardamom.
  3. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
  4. Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Fluff with fork.
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