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                  LEMON CASHEW RICE (NIBU DAAR PULLAO)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dish                        Indian
               Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       c            Basmati rice (uncooked)
  1       t            Black mustard seeds
  2       tb           Canola oil
    1/2   ts           Split urad dal
    1/2   c            Cashew pieces
  2       c            Water or vegetable broth
    1/3   c            Fresh lemon juice
    1/4   ts           Sea salt
    1/4   c            Chopped fresh cilantro

 Place rice in a strainer and rinse with cool water
 until water runs clear. Set aside.

 In a large saucepan, saute mustard seeds in oil until
 they begin to pop.

 Add urad dal and saute until dal turns golden brown,
 about 2 minutes.

 Add rice and cashews.  Saute for 2 minutes over medium
 heat.

 Stir in water, lemon juice and salt.

 Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15
 minutes.  (Do not remove cover while cooking.)  Remove
 from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

 Fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro and serve.

 Per serving: 248 cal, 6 g prot, 313 mg sod, 30 g carb,
 12 g fat, 0 mg chol, 63 mg calcium

 Source: Vegetarian Gourmet, Autumn 1993 Typed for you
 by Karen Mintzias



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