Curried Orange Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine (1/2 stick)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 c. uncooked rice
1 c. chicken broth
1 tsp. salt
1 c. orange juice
2 tsp. orange zest (optional)
1/2 c. seedless raisins (either white, dark or mixed)
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Melt butter in a heavy saucepan or flameproof casserole; saute onion until soft and golden, but not brown.
Stir in curry and rice; cook 2 minutes longer, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients; stir with fork.
Bring to boiling; lower heat and cover.
Simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed.
Remove bay leaf before serving.