Ingredients

  • SpinneysFOOD Long-Grain Basmati Rice 350g
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Sea Salt 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Bottled Drinking Water 500ml
  • SpinneysFOOD Unsalted Butter 50g
  • SpinneysFOOD Extra Fine Caster Sugar 1 tbsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Cinnamon 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Cardamom Pods 6
  • SpinneysFOOD Fine Turmeric 1 tsp
  • SpinneysFOOD Bay Leaves 2
  • Raisins 30g
  • Sultanas 30g

Nutrition (Per serving)

  • Calories 461
  • Fat 11g
  • Saturates 6.6g
  • Protein 7g
  • Carbs 83.1g
  • Sugars 8.7g

Given the cook-at-home nature of Spinneys and natural variations in ingredients, nutritional information is approximated."

Funeral rice

South African 15 Mins Prep ยท 30 Mins Cook


  1. Combine the basmati, sea salt, water, unsalted butter, sugar, cinnamon (powder or half a stick), shelled and crushed cardamom pods, turmeric, bay leaves, raisins and sultanas in a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil. Stir and cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for approx. 10-15 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and set aside, covered, for a further 15 minutes to steam.
  3. Fluff the rice using a fork and tip into a warm bowl and serve.