Lemon Cilantro Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 cup raw long grain rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Heat oil in nonstick sauce pan.
Add rice and saute until rice kernels are opaque.
Add water, grated lemon rind, lemon juice, turmeric and salt.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in green onions and cilantro.