LEMON SCENTED RICE WITH PISTACHIOS

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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.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • Wash the rice (and soak, if desired) as described on package, if needed.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat and let stand covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.5, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 8.2, Carbohydrate 47, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8, Protein 5.2

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