Indian Rice

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup finely chopped onions
• 1 cup converted rice (parboiled, like Uncle Ben’s)
• 1 ½ cups fresh or canned chicken broth
• ¼ cup golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon
• 1 bay leaf
• ½ teaspoon stem saffron
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    287 calories; 7 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 47 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 16 milligrams cholesterol; 591 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. In a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and add onions. Cook, stirring, until wilted.
2. Add rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add broth, raisins, lemon, bay leaf, saffron, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
3. Simmer over low heat for 17 minutes. Uncover and remove bay leaf. Add remaining butter and stir to fluff the rice well.

25 minutes