Mexican Cinnamon Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 cup brown basmati rice
1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups broth
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation

Rinse rice well under running water; drain.
Cook the onion and garlic in the margarine until tender; stir in drained rice and brown lightly.
Stir in remaining ingredients, reserving the cilantro.
Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed; approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
Remove from heat; fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and allow to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir in cilantro and serve.