Lemon Rice

Ingredients

• ["1 cup (225 ml) basmati rice", "2-1/2 cups (600 ml) water", "1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt", "1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar", "1/8 cup (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice", "1/8 cup (30 ml) chopped fresh cilantro, plus additional sprigs for garnish", "1-1/2 tbsp (20 ml) vegetable oil", "1/2 tsp (2 ml) yellow or brown mustard seeds", "1/2 tsp (2 ml) cumin seeds", "1/8 cup (30 ml) slivered almonds, chopped, toasting optional", "1/2 cup (125 ml) finely chopped onion", "1/2 cup (125 ml) julienned carrots (approx. 1/4\" x 1 1/2\"")""