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Quick & Flavorful Garlic Turmeric Rice

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Make this simple, aromatic turmeric rice side dish featuring garlic and butter. It cooks fast on the stovetop and delivers a vibrant yellow color perfect for pairing with curries or grilled food.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/4 cups water or low-sodium broth

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter or heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Stir in the rinsed rice, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the grains.
  5. Pour in the water or broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For a brighter flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice after fluffing the rice.
  • Rinsing the basmati rice removes excess starch, helping the final dish stay fluffy.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free.

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