1. Rinse the rice thoroughly until it is completely clear. Melt the butter in a medium-sized pot.
2. Add diced onions, and garlic to the pot. Then, cook and stir both for a few minutes.
6. Add the rice, salt to taste, pepper to taste and stir very well.
7. Bring the rice to a boil and cook for 10 -15 minutes, checking for doneness at 5-minute intervals. If the rice needs more water to soften, add more water as needed.
Enjoy this fluffy turmeric rice.