Quick Indian Turmeric Rice

5 from 1 vote

Savor every bite of this mouth-watering, vibrant, yellow Quick Indian Turmeric Rice! This super simple rice recipe is a wonderful accompaniment to a meat dish or main dish. Make it in 30 minutes and serve as a side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern

Servings: people

Calories: 443kcal

Author: Jen Sim

Equipment

1 Medium-sized saucepan

Ingredients

3 tablespoon of olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
2-4 garlic cloves grated or chopped
¼ onion diced
2 teaspoon of Turmeric
4 cups of chicken stock or water
2 cups of white rice rinse until the water runs clear
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat oil and butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Then, add diced onions, and grated garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
Next, add turmeric to the pot and cook and stir for 1 minute.
Pour water or chicken stock into the pot. Add the rice, salt to taste, pepper to taste and stir well.
Bring to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until done. Check every 5-7 minutes and add more water if necessary.
Finally, serve this Fluffy Turmeric Rice with as a side with Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, vegetables, salad, curries and more.

Notes

Rice: Basmati and jasmine rice are commonly used for turmeric rice. This slimmer grain absorbs flavors well.
Substitutions: If you don't have basmati or jasmine rice, you can use long-grain or brown rice instead.
Starch: Whatever type of rice you choose, make sure to rinse it to remove the starch. This makes the rice lighter and helps it absorb the flavors of the spices.
Batches: You can double or triple this recipe if you're feeding a crowd.
Alternatives: You can also make turmeric rice in an instant pot, rice cooker, or use saffron for a different twist.
Add-ins: Feel free to mix in sultanas, peas, or coconut milk for a tasty variation.

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