Easy Turmeric Rice Recipe
This easy turmeric rice is so popular with its vibrant yellow color and fragrance. It is a delicious yet simple side dish that is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 201kcal
Equipment
- Pot
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 1 ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 onion , minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley , optional to garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and put it in a colander to get rid of the excess water.
- Heat the olive oil in a medium-size pot or saucepan, then add the finely chopped onion and saute' for 1 minute or until it becomes translucent, then add the garlic and saute' for 30 seconds.1 onion, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic
- Rinse the rice, drain and add it along with salt, turmeric, bay leaves and water, stir. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low and cook for 10-15 minutes or until fully cooked.1 ½ cups long-grain rice, 1 tsp salt, 2 bay leaves, 2 ½ cups water, 1 ½ tsp turmeric
- Turn off the heat, use a fork to fluff the rice, garnish with some chopped parsley (optional) then serve.1 tbsp Chopped parsley
Notes
- To ensure a fluffy texture, make sure that you rinse the rice well to remove the excess starch from the grains.
- Saute the onion and garlic in medium-low heat to avoid burning them and to achieve a perfect aroma.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg