South African Yellow Rice

A sweet and spicy mixture of flavourings infuse Basmati rice and raisins for a delicious and exotic dinner side.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 1  teaspoon  fresh grated ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder
• 2  cups  white basmati rice
• 3 1⁄2 cups  low sodium vegetable broth or 3 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup raisins

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add the fresh and ground ginger, sugar, turmeric, cinnamon and curry powder.
3. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the rice and cook 2 minutes, then add the vegetable broth, salt and raisins. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered, until rice is completely cooked – about 15 minutes. Add water if necessary to prevent sticking.
6. Remove pot from heat, cover, and allow to stand for 5 minutes.