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     Title: Basmati Rice Pilaf
Categories: Dec., Misc.
     Yield: 1 servings

   1/4    Stick no lard/non-dairy
          Margarine
     1 ts Black pepper
   1/4 ts Asafoetida spice (also
          Called Hing)
          Try an indian food market or
          Health store
     3 c  Washed and drained basmati
          Rice
 5 1/2 c  Water
     2    Cinnamon sticks
     1 c  Peas
     1 c  Raisins
     6    Cardamom pods
     2 tb Salt

 Place the margarine  in a pot over med heat. When
 melted, add the pepper and asafoetida.

 Add the rice and fry for several minutes, turning the
 mixture constantly.

 In a separate pot, boil the water. Add the cinnamon,
 peas, raisins, cardamon pods and salt. When the water
 boils, add the rice. Boil for 2 minutes, then cover
 and turn on low heat for 5-8 minutes.

 Uncover and let stand for 3 minutes. Fluff and serve.

 Date:    12/9/94 WVUD44B Lorraine Robinson

 From the recipe files of Sue Smith,
 [email protected], S.Smith34. 1.80

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