Description
This turmeric rice is a flavorful and vibrant dish that pairs well with a variety of meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice (white rice like basmati or jasmine)
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/4 cup onion (white or yellow onion, finely diced or grated)
- 1 tsp garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp each, salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse the 1 cup long grain rice in a fine mesh sieve under cool running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
- In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt the 1 Tbsp butter with the 1 Tbsp coconut oil or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced 1/4 cup onion and minced 1 tsp garlic and saute until tender and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice and 2 tsp turmeric to your saucepan and stir to coat.
- Add the 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp each, salt & pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 17 minutes.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork once cooked. Serve immediately, or cover until ready to serve.
Notes
- This rice dish can be a great base for many proteins or served alongside vegetables.
- Adjust the spices according to personal taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg