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3 cups water

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/3 handful

1/4 cup golden raisins, 2 handfuls

2 tablespoons currants, 1 handful

1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest (from about 1/2 of the fruit)

1 1/2 cups enriched white rice

2 blades fresh chives, chopped

1 (3-ounce) bag sliced almonds, lightly toasted or 3 ounces smoked almonds