Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon each ground cumin and turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1¼ cups basmati rice, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup long thread coconut
2½ cups chicken stock or water
1 teaspoon sea salt
METHOD
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and cook the onion until tender. Add the garlic, spices, rice, raisins and coconut and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add the stock or water and salt and bring to the boil. Stir well then cover and cook over a low heat for 18 minutes. A simmer mat is perfect for cooking rice. Take off the heat and leave covered for
10 minutes.
To serve: Uncover, fluff up the rice with a fork and place in a serving bowl.
Keep up to date with
dish weekly recipes,
food news, and events.
Related Content
latest issue:
HOLIDAY
dish HOLIDAY is your go-to magazine for summer entertainment. Chock-full of recipes to share in the warmer weather dish HOLIDAY is a one-off special edition, designed for the beach, bach, boat or back yard. Different than a regular issue of dish, it is dedicated to making the most of warm-weather leisure time, including barbecue and salad recipes, Spotify playlists, a beach read, crosswords and puzzles, fish and chip and ice cream guides and much more.
This issue is not part of the 12-month subscription and is available only at retail in Aotearoa New Zealand.