South African Yellow Rice

Serves 6

Aromatic and beautifully coloured, yellow rice is essential with bobotie.

1 1/2 cup rice

3  cups water

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons turmeric

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup seedless raisins or currants

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons  brown sugar

In a saucepan with a tight lid add water, salt, raisins, cinnamon, turmeric, and then the rice and bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes

Remove from heat and add butter and sugar.

Serve warm.