Apple Rice Curry

An ideal side dish to complement fall and winter menus, especially pairs well with chicken, turkey, ham and pork.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
3 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth)
2 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Add water to raisins; set aside.
2. Cook onion, curry powder and pepper in butter in large skillet until onion is soft but not brown. Add rice and apples; heat thoroughly.
3. Drain raisins and stir into rice.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.