Cape Malay Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice (I used Basmati Rice)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup sultana or currant
• slivered toasted almonds

Directions

1. 1

   Melt butter in pot.

2. 2

   Add rice and spices.

3. 3

   Fry gently for a few minutes to extract flavour from spices.

4. 4

   Add water, sultanas and vinegar and bring to boil, stir well.

5. 5

   Simmer till done (about 20 minutes).

6. 6

   Sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds.