Rice is a staple food in Indonesia- and also in most Asian country. In Asia rice have become as important as bread.  Although our lifestyle has change and some people cut out the rice from their menu, but the old age “we have not eaten unless we have had rice” is true.Rice playing an important role in our diets, we eat it for lunch, dinner or sometimes for breakfast. It main source of carbohydrate and adding necessary fiber and starch to our diets. In my family rice is playing important in dining table. Even though we rarely have rice for breakfast but it is a necessity for lunch and dinner. Rice is one of my comfort food, something that I will craving from time to time. Middle Eastern Rice with Beans and Tomato Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoons tomato paste 3/4 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced Spice mixture 1 teaspoon black peppercorn 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 7 green cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon   nutmeg Cooking Direction Heat small skillet over medium-high heat and …

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