Cape Malay Yellow Rice with Raisins
Infused with the warm, aromatic spices of Cape Malay cuisine, this delightful Yellow Rice with Raisins is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with curries, stews, or grilled meats. Fragrant basmati rice is simmered with golden turmeric, sweet cinnamon, and delicate cardamom pods, creating a rich tapestry of flavors and an eye-catching hue. Plump raisins add pops of natural sweetness, perfectly balancing the savory notes. Butter and a hint of sugar enhance the rice’s texture, making it luxuriously fluffy and decadent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a taste of South African tradition in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 3.5 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 4 Cardamom pods
- 1 Bay leaf
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from clumping.
In a medium-sized pot, add the water, butter, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, salt, sugar, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, add the rinsed rice and stir gently to ensure it is evenly distributed in the liquid.
Add the raisins to the pot and stir again to mix them through the rice.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure the steam stays trapped.
After 20 minutes, turn off the heat but leave the lid on. Allow the rice to sit and steam for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the lid, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and remove the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf.
Serve the Cape Malay Yellow Rice with Raisins warm as a side dish to complement curries, stews, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1095 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.8 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 2636 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 925 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
