Rice Pilaf With Cinnamon And Golden Raisins

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups broth
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/3 cup golden raisin

Recipe

• 1 in a heavy saucepan, warm the olive oil.
• 2 when warm add the onion and rice; cook stirring constantly until onion is transparent and rice begins to brown.
• 3 stir in the broth, turmeric, cinnamon and salt.
• 4 bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• 5 the last 5 minutes, stir in the raisins.
• 6 remove from heat, stir in parsley, cover and let stand, covered for 5 minutes.