Sweet Yellow Rice
Infused with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, Sweet Yellow Rice is a vibrant, golden-hued dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This recipe combines fluffy basmati rice with the natural sweetness of sugar and the warm, earthy flavors of turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom. A luxurious coconut milk base imparts a velvety richness, while plump raisins and golden slivered almonds sautéed in butter add delightful bursts of texture and flavor. Simple to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is perfect as a comforting dessert or an exotic side for special occasions. Whether you're celebrating a festive gathering or savoring a treat for yourself, Sweet Yellow Rice delivers a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice that's sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 pods cardamom pods
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, granulated sugar, turmeric powder, cinnamon, cardamom pods, and salt. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to ensure the rice is evenly coated with the liquid and spices.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and most of the liquid is absorbed.
In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the raisins and slivered almonds, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the almonds are lightly golden and the raisins are plump.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the cardamom pods and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Gently fold the sautéed raisins and almonds into the rice.
Cover the saucepan again and let the rice rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve warm as a standalone dessert or as a side dish for festive meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 102.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.9 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 994 mg | 21% | |
*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.
