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.