Garlic Turmeric Rice
This easy garlic turmeric rice recipe is a wicked delicious variation of the classic Indian ‘yellow rice’ dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 onion chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 bay leaves
- 4-5 whole peppercorns
- 1-2 cloves
- 1 pinch turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Start by washing the rice thoroughly twice or thrice, until the water runs clear. Soak this for about 2-3 hours.
- In a pot, heat the oil and saute the whole spices along with the onions and garlic, until they all become fragrant.
- Add the rice and saute for a few more minutes.
- Next, add in the turmeric, salt, butter and the stock along with ½ cup of water, and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil and then turn the heat down. Bringthis to simmer for 10-12 minutes, while stirring the rice gently. Remember to reduce the heat to low until the rice cooks.
- Let it cool down and then fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
- The key to getting the rice light and fluffy and perfect every time is to have the perfect water (or, in this case, stock) to rice ratio.
- Using more than the needed amount of water will make the rice mushy and sticky.
- Another important point to note is to make sure you fluff the cooled rice with a fork to help the grains separate and keep them from clumping with each other.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 532mgPotassium: 214mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
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