Turmeric Basmati Rice
Golden turmeric basmati rice is a fragrant, fluffy side dish that pairs beautifully with curries, grilled vegetables, and Middle Eastern or Indian-inspired meals. This vibrant yellow rice is easy to make in one pot and is ready in under 15 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups White basmati rice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or dairy free butter or vegetable ghee
- 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds
- 1 Bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1½ teaspoons Salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon White pepper powder
- 2¼ cups Water
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, wash the white basmati rice thoroughly until the water runs mostly clear. Drain the rice using a sieve and set aside.1½ cups White basmati rice
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, heat the oil or melt the vegetable ghee/dairy free butter. Add the bay leaf and mustard seeds and sauté until a few seeds darken slightly.2 tablespoons Olive oil, 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds, 1 Bay leaf
- Immediately add the drained rice, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to ensure every grain is coated with oil.½ teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1½ teaspoons Salt, ½ teaspoon White pepper powder
- Add water and lemon juice, and stir again to make sure the rice is fully submerged. Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, stir once more, reduce the heat to low-medium, and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed.2¼ cups Water, ¼ cup Lemon Juice
- Turn off the heat and leave the lid on for 2-3 minutes, then use a fork to take out the bay leaf and fluff the rice. Place the lid back on for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to steam. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg