Description
Yellow Turmeric Rice is sensational- that’s the simplest way to put it! This yellow rice dish can be made in the instant pot or on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes- say hello to dinner!
FYI: You can buy organic whole turmeric root on Amazon! Here’s my favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder or 1 tablespoon fresh minced ginger
- 2–3 teaspoons turmeric powder or 2–3 tablespoons fresh minced turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons salt + pepper to taste
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth (or water will work)
- 1/2 teaspoons cumin or 1/2 teaspoon coriander
Optional for garnish: fresh cilantro and fresh lime wedges!
Instructions
Stovetop:
- Sautee the onion & garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper, and cumin & stir to combine.
- Add the rice & broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce hit and gently simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff, and enjoy!
Instant Pot:
- Using saute mode, saute onion and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the turmeric, ginger, salt, pepper, and cumin & stir to combine.
- Add the rice & broth. Cover and turn valve to ‘sealing’.
- Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Set the timer for 5 minutes & ‘natural release’ for this time. Don’t go over 5 minutes or rice may become too soft.
- After 5 minutes, manual release any additional steam, fluff and serve!
Notes
** This will last 5-7 days in the fridge and makes excellent leftovers!
** You can use jasmine rice- or any other rice, simply adjust the liquid and follow cooking times for the type of rice you are using.
Keywords: Yellow Turmeric Rice, Indian Rice