Basmati & Mushroom Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced thin (fresh mushrooms are best)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup almonds, toasted &,slivered
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
pepper

Preparation

In heavy 2 quart saucepan (with a ice tight lid), saute uncooked rice and garlic in butter until rice is lightly browned.
Add mushrooms and saute for 2 more minutes.
Add stock, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat.
Simmer for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Stir in almonds and parsley.