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Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice (Turmeric Rice)
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Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice (Turmeric Rice)

Flavoured with turmeric, cinnamon and cardamom, this Easy Indian-style Yellow Rice is a super quick ‘cheats’ version of a classic pilau rice. It takes less than 15 minutes to make, and needs no special equipment – meaning you can have this delicious ‘fakeaway’ pilau rice any time you fancy!

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Indian, British

Ingredients

  • 300 g basmati rice (I use Tilda)
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cardamom pods gently bashed to open (I use the bottom of a knife handle)
  • 2 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 600 ml water boiling

Instructions

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  1. Place the basmati rice in a medium-sized saucepan.
  2. Add the turmeric, cinnamon, bashed cardamom pods, cloves, and salt.
  3. Pour in the boiling water, turn the heat on high and bring back to the boil.
  4. Then cover with a lid and turn the heat right down. Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. (If all the water gets absorbed BEFORE the rice is cooked to your liking, add a splash more water and continue cooking.)
  5. Serve with your favourite curry or why not try this with my Easy Beef Mince Curry?

Notes

  • Suitable for freezing.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Sodium 295mg (12%) Potassium 123mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 295mg 12%
Potassium 123mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.