Low Fat Pilaf With Currants And Cumin

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin )
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 cup basmati rice (long-grain)
• 1 tablespoon dried currant
• 2 cups water (or 1 cup each water and chicken broth)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 1. combine the olive oil and cumin seed in a large wide saucepan. cook, stirring, over low heat until fragarant, about 1 minute. stir in the rice and currants until coated. add the water and salt. bring to a boil, stirring once.
• 2 2. cook, covered, over low heat until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 18 minutes. do not stir or uncover during cooking. let stand, uncovered, for 5 minutes. coprrect seasonings and serve hot.