SWEET PINEAPPLE YELLOW RICE

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This recipe is sweet and tangy. You just can't get enough off it, both kids and adults go wild. It was given to me by a South African friend. Add enough turmeric to give a soft yellow colour.

Provided by lemoncurd

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 pot, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup basmati rice (only)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1/2 cup ghee
2 cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Boil rice with turmeric until al dente.
  • Combine sugar, water and saffron. Boil until it forms a sticky syrup. Add lemon. Heat ghee with cinnamon.
  • Add pineapple and syrup.
  • Add rice and toss well. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and simmer on low until slightly moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 25.9, Protein 1.3

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