South African Raisin Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain rice
2 1/4 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 cinnamon stick (1-inch long)
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. seedless raisins
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Sprinkle rice into rapidly boiling water.
Add the next 4 ingredients.
Cover; boil slowly for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Add raisins, butter and sugar; toss lightly.
Serve hot with meat or poultry.