Cape Malay Yellow Rice
Fluffy turmeric rice with cinnamon, sweet raisins and a touch of sugar, the perfect partner to any curry.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs nearly clear. Drain well.
- 2
Melt the spread in a pan over a medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, turmeric and rice and stir for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the raisins, sugar, salt and water. Bring to the boil, then cover tightly and turn the heat right down.
- 4
Cook for 12 minutes without lifting the lid, then turn off the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
22 min - 5
Remove the cinnamon stick, fluff with a fork and serve.
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