Indian Spiced Rice

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 3/4 cup chopped dates
* 1/2 cup chopped Onion
* 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
* 1/2 cup slivered almonds
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 2 cups water*
* 1 cup uncooked aromatic rice
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
== Directions ==
# Cook dates, Onion, green pepper, almonds and garlic in butter in 3-quart saucepan until vegetables are tender crisp.
# Add water, rice, lemon peel, salt, cloves and cardamom.
# Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
# Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
# Fluff with fork.
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