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Middle Eastern Yellow Rice

Course Rice
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 1/4 cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 25 gm butter
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Wash and drain the rice.
  • Boil water along with salt.
  • Once it starts to boil, add all the ingredients and stir. Allow the water to come to a rolling boil.
  • Keep on simmer and close the lid.
  • Cook till the rice is done and all the water is absorbed.
  • Fluff it up with a fork and serve warm with a side of your choice!