RICE PILAF WITH GOLDEN RAISINS

Rice Pilaf With Golden Raisins image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup converted rice
4 tablespoons golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped coriander or parsley

Steps:

Melt one tablespoon butter in a small heavy saucepan, add the onions and cook, stirring until wilted.
Add rice, raisins, cumin, water, bay leaf and salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring. Cover pan tightly and simmer 17 minutes.
Discard bay leaf. Add coriander and remaining butter. With a fork, distribute butter through the rice. Keep covered in a warm place until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 268, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams