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Turmeric Rice
5 from 14 votes

Turmeric Rice

Turmeric Rice combines long grain rice cooked with aromatic turmeric and cumin spices. Onion and garlic soften in oil to build a flavorful base before rice and vegetable stock are added for simmering. The bright yellow rice is typically garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, offering a mild, earthy side dish versatile with many meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 203 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, American, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil coconut, vegetable, sunflower etc, generic cooking oil
  • ½ onion diced, yellow or white
  • 2 cloves garlic finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 ½ cups long grain rice rinsed and drained (not ‘quick cook’ rice, 300g; or basmati rice
  • 3 cups vegetable stock 750 ml; aka broth
To serve (optional)
  • cilantro chopped; aka coriander

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion and cook for a few minutes until soft, but not brown. 
  2. Stir in the garlic and cook for a further minute. 
  3. Add the turmeric, cumin and rice and combine well. 
  4. Pour in the stock/broth, cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro/coriander
  6. Note: be guided by the cooking time on your particular bag of rice.

Notes

  • Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking to remove starch and prevent stickiness.
  • Ensure onions are soft and golden rather than browned to build delicate flavor.
  • Try adding vegetables like peas, corn, or diced peppers for variety.
  • Sprinkle toasted nuts or seeds on top for texture contrast.
  • You can substitute rice with quinoa or couscous for different grains.
  • For a lemon variation, add lemon juice and zest and omit cumin.

Nutrition Information

Calories 203kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 75mg (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203

% Daily Value*

Calories 203kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 75mg 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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