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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,
  TXFT40A@prodigy.com, S.Smith34. 1.80
 
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