South African Yellow Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 235.9
  • Total Fat: 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 413.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 3.3 g

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Introduction

A sweet and spicy mixture of flavourings infuse Basmati rice and raisins for a delicious and exotic dinner side. A sweet and spicy mixture of flavourings infuse Basmati rice and raisins for a delicious and exotic dinner side.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 tbsp. canola oil
    1 tsp fresh grated ginger
    ½ tsp ground ginger
    2 tbsp. raw sugar
    ½ tbsp. turmeric
    ¼ tsp cinnamon
    ¼ tsp curry powder
    pinch black pepper
    2 cups white Basmati rice
    3 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth or water
    ½ - 1 tsp salt (depending on how salty the broth is)
    ½ cup raisins

Directions

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

Serving Size: Makes 8 side dish servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.