This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　2 shallots

　　1 teaspoon vegetable oil

　　2 teaspoons mustard seeds

　　2/3 cup white basmati rice

　　1 cup water

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　Thinly slice shallots and in a 2-quart heavy saucepan cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and salt and bring to a boil. Cook pilaf, covered, over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Per Serving

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet