Geel Rys I

Ingredients

 * 4 tblsp. butter
 * 2 cups long grain white rice
 * 2 sticks cinnamon
 * 1 tsp. salt
 * 1 tsp. turmeric
 * 1 cup raisins

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter over moderate heat in a heavy, medium-size pot. Add rice, and stir until each grain is well coated. Then add cinnamon, salt and turmeric plus 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20 - 30 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
 * 2) Stir in the raisins and heat for another minute or so before serving.