INGREDIENTS
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3 cups water
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/3 handful
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1/4 cup golden raisins, 2 handfuls
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2 tablespoons currants, 1 handful
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1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest (from about 1/2 of the fruit)
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1 1/2 cups enriched white rice
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2 blades fresh chives, chopped
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1 (3-ounce) bag sliced almonds, lightly toasted or 3 ounces smoked almonds