Indian Garbanzo Beans And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry brown basmati rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
cayenne pepper (optional)
garam masala (optional)
15 ounces garbanzo beans, preferably no salt added
2 teaspoons dried cilantro or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Cook 1-1/2 cups rice in 3 cups of water for 45 minutes or according to package direcitons, omitting salt and margarine.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and curry powder. Add cayenne pepper and/or garam masala, if desired.
Stir beans into cooked rice; transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with oil mixture, add cilantro, and stir gently.