Indian Spiced Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped Onion
• 1/2 cup chopped 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

Procedures

1. Cook dates, Onion, 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.