Best Turmeric Rice Recipe Fluffy, Fragrant and Easy Golden Rice
This easy turmeric rice recipe creates a fluffy, vibrant golden rice on the stovetop. It's perfectly fragrant with cardamom and cloves, making it an excellent side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 6 cloves
- 3 cardamon slightly crushed for maximum flavor
- 3/4 tsp tumeric
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the coconut oil and butter over medium heat. Add the cloves and the slightly crushed cardamom pods. Cook for about 1 minute until the spices are wonderfully fragrant.
- Stir in the turmeric, then add the rinsed rice. Stir well for 1-2 minutes until every grain is coated in the golden oil mixture.
- Pour in the 3 cups of water and add salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a full, rolling boil over high heat.
- Immediately reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5-10 minutes. Use a fork to gently fluff the rice before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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