Indian · Dinner
Yellow Turmeric Rice
Basmati rice simmered with turmeric, cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaf in ghee until golden, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice. A fragrant vegetarian Indian side dish served alongside dal, curry or grilled proteins.
$2
8 minsPrep
20 minsCook
28 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
198Calories
3.5gProtein
4.7gFat
36.8gCarbs
0.2gSugar
0.8gFiber
340mgSodium
13mgChol
2.9gSat Fat
110mgPotassium
28mgCalcium
1.1mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
4mgVitamin C
vegetarian
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
spice-route
thirty-min-meals
all-time-classics
vegan
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse basmati rice under cold running water in a fine sieve until water runs mostly clear, then drain well.
2
Bloom
Melt ghee in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
3
Simmer
Stir in rice and turmeric over medium heat for 1 minute until coated. Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to low heat for 12 minutes until water absorbs.
4
Plate
Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, scatter cilantro, and serve with lime wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 200g200g basmati rice, uncooked
- 2 tbsp28g ghee
- 1 tsp1 tsp cumin seeds
- 22 small bay leaf
- 44 green cardamom pods, lightly cracked
- 1 tsp1 tsp turmeric-ground
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cup480ml water
- 2 tsp2 tsp cilantro
- 22 lime wedge (about 1/8 lime)
