Easy yellow rice with raisins
Say goodbye to bland, boring rice with this jewel of a South African yellow rice recipe. Easy to make yet delivering an array of complex flavours and aromas. This yellow rice can be enjoyed with a multitude of dishes including curries and other meat and fish dishes. Most traditionally, yellow basmati rice is served with Bobotie, South Africa’s national dish. This dish is radiantly yellow, buttery, sweet and sequined with raisins.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 347kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large saucepan with a tight fitting lid
Ingredients
- 350 gram Basmati rice
- 60 gram butter
- 1 tablespoon castor sugar, heaped
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 Cardamom pods, shelled and seeds crushed in a mortar and pestle
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 6 tablespoons raisins
- 1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
- 700 millilitre water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients along with the cold water (tap water) to a large pot and give it a quick stir. We highly recommend using a cast iron casserole dish (Dutch oven), but any lidded saucepan will do.
- Bring the water to a gentle simmer over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Give it another quick stir.
- Cover the saucepan with the lid and leave to simmer undisturbed over a low heat for about 12 minutes.
- After 12 minutes, take a quick look to see if all the water has been absorbed. A good visual clue that it's ready is the appearance of small holes on the surface of the rice. If you don't see any, simmer for a minute or two longer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and cover it with the lid. Let it rest undisturbed for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Fluff up the cooked rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- If you do not have Basmati rice to hand, plain long grain rice will work just as well
- You can use normal sugar instead of castor sugar
- No ground cinnamon? You can add one cinnamon stick to the pot which can be removed once the rice is cooked
**Nutritional data disclaimer**
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 469mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg