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Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
This fragrant and flavorful Turmeric Rice is a healthy alternative to your usual white rice. Try my recipe to know how to easily make this vibrant rice on the stovetop or in the instant pot.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 Bay leaf (Tej Patta)
- 1 inch cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 1 Star anaise optional
- 3 Green Cardamom (Elaichi) optional
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup basmati rice or another long-grain white rice
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cup water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
- cilantro leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Wash the rice with water 2-3 times, until the water is clear.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pot on medium heat. Then add the whole spices - bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
- Add the diced onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the turmeric, salt and stir. Then add the rinsed rice and saute for 30 seconds. Now add the water and give it a stir.
- Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat down to the lowest setting , cover with the lid. Let it simmer for 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and keep the pot covered for another 8-10 minutes. Then remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!
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Instant Pot Method
- Follow the same steps as above until adding the rice and water in the instant pot on Saute mode. Then pressure cook for 4 minutes at high pressure. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then manually release the pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy!
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Notes
- Soak the rice for 15 minutes to reduce the cooking time and to get a fluffier texture
- Make sure the water runs clear till the starch is completely removed for non-sticky texture.
- Use oil instead of ghee to make a vegan version of this healthy rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
446mg
(19%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 446mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.