Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2
tablespoons
vegetable oil

light



2
each
onions

chopped



2
cloves
garlic

chopped



1
cup
rice, brown

uncooked



2 1/2
cups
water





2
teaspoons
dill weed





1/2
teaspoon
thyme leaves





1/2
teaspoon
salt





1/2
teaspoon
black pepper





1
tablespoon
butter

 In a medium size pot, heat the oil.

Add onions, garlic, and rice, and saute for 5 min. stirring frequently.  Add the water, herbs, salt, pepper and butter.

Stir til it is all mixed together.  Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 4 minutes, or until the water is absorbed.

Check after 3 min. if there is a lot of water left, remove the cover and finish the cooking.

Let the cooked rice stand in the pot, covered for 15 minutes.