Indian Garbanzo Beans and Rice

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 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Cook 1-1/2 cups rice in 3 cups of water for 45 minutes or according to package direcitons, omitting salt and margarine.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and curry powder. Add cayenne pepper and/or garam masala, if desired.

3. 3

   Stir beans into cooked rice; transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with oil mixture, add cilantro, and stir gently.