Mediterranean Pilaf

Adapted from Cookery for Entertaining

3 cups chicken broth

1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup seedless golden raisins

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

Place all ingredients into a 1-quart sauce pan. Bring mixture to a boil, cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Makes 8 servings.