Curried Rice Salad

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 ounces margarine
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup diced apple
• 1 teaspoon garlic oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 teaspoon yellow food coloring
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 lb converted rice
• 1 liter water
• 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas
• 3/4 cup green onion, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 wash the rice well and strain off all the water.
• 2 add the margarine to a large heavy bottomed pot and then the onions, coconut and apples.
• 3 add all the spices with the garlic and colouring, mix well.
• 4 add the rice and stir to make sure all the rice is coated with the spices.
• 5 add the water and bring to a boil.
• 6 turn to low and cook for 30 minutes.
• 7 remove rice from pot and spread it out on a tray to cool quickly.
• 8 place into a storage/ service container and thoroughly mix in the chick peas and green onions.