Cape Malay Yellow Rice recipe

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Recipe: Cape Malay Yellow Rice with Jasbro Foods Shazia Classic Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Jasbro Foods Shazia Classic Basmati Rice
  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 4 cups water
  • Salt, to taste
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Wash the Shazia Classic Basmati Rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter or ghee over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Add the ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, and ground black pepper to the pot. Stir the spices into the onions and let them cook for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the washed rice to the pot and gently mix it with the spiced onions, ensuring each grain is coated with the spices.
  5. Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  7. While the rice is cooking, prepare the sultanas and slivered almonds. You can soak the sultanas in warm water to plump them up if desired.
  8. Once the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Add the sugar, sultanas, and slivered almonds. Mix everything together gently.
  9. Cover the pot with the lid again and let the rice sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Before serving, give the rice a final gentle fluff with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for a burst of color and aroma.
  11. Serve the Cape Malay Yellow Rice as a delicious and aromatic side dish to complement a variety of main courses.

Enjoy the aromatic flavors of Cape Malay Yellow Rice made using Jasbro Foods Shazia Classic Basmati Rice, a dish that’s both vibrant and delightful on your taste buds!