Name: Coconut Basmati Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/4 c water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 c basmati rice, uncooked; 1 piece cinnamon stick (1-1 1/2" long); 1/2 c coconut milk; 1/4 c currants or raisins; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 dried chile (optional)

Coconut Basmati Rice

Ingredients

1 1/4 c water
1/4 tsp salt
1 c basmati rice, uncooked
1 piece cinnamon stick (1-1 1/2" long)
1/2 c coconut milk
1/4 c currants or raisins
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 dried chile (optional)

Instructions

In heavy saucepan with fitting lid, bring water to a boil. While water heats, rinse rice well. When water boils, stir in remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon and optional chile, stir to fluff rice, and serve.