Turmeric rice is an aromatic and flavorful side dish. Low in fat, vegan, and gluten free.
Recipe by: Jenn Tidwell
Cook Times
Active Prep5
Hands-On Cook5
Hands-Off Cook20
Passive0
Total Time30 minutesminutes
Recipe Serving Size10
Cooking Tools Required
Colander, Measuring cups and spoons, Saucepan with lid, Spatula, Stock pot or >5 Qt pot, Top Stove
Ingredients
1tablespooncoconut oil
1tablespoonavocado oil
2teaspoonground turmeric
1teaspooncumin seeds
2bay leaf
6cardamom pod
2 ½cupaged basmati rice
4cupvegetable broth
1teaspoonKosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Garnish
3tablespoonItalian parsley
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pan.
Add the turmeric, cumin, all the spices, and rice, and combine well, being careful not to burn. Saute for a minute or two.
Pour in the stock or broth, cover the pan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. If needed, add more broth or water torwards the end to make it fluffly.
Serve sprinkled with chopped parsley.
Note: be guided by the cooking time on your particular bag of rice.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat to desired temperature using the stove top or microwave.