Yellow Saffron Rice

Name: Yellow Saffron Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice (unwashed); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup cubed carrots; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 sprigs thyme; 2 scotch bonnet peppers; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 cup sliced celery; 1 shallot, chopped (or pimento pepper); 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock (can substitute with 2 /14 cups water and 2 bullion cubes); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup raisins (optional)