Cape Malay Yellow Rice With Raisins

I found this recipe online for Zaar World Tour. It recommends serving it with curries or bobotie.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  cup white rice
• 1⁄2 cup  pitted raisins
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ginger (optional)
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 1  piece  of whole cinnamon
• 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water

Directions

1. Clean the rice and place all the ingredients in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
2. Bring the rice to a boil, then lower heat and simmer very slowly until the water has entirely evaporated.
3. Remove the cinnamon stick and fluff the rice gently before serving.