Description
Aromatic garlic turmeric rice delivers a golden-hued culinary journey through Indian spice landscapes. Fragrant basmati rice mingles with warm turmeric and roasted garlic, inviting you to savor each exotic, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter or ghee
- 2 cups (370 grams) basmati rice or any long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) chicken stock or vegetable stock
Aromatic Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- Fresh parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat butter or ghee in a medium saucepan, introducing diced onions and sautéing until they become translucent and slightly golden.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook briefly, releasing its aromatic essence throughout the pan.
- Sprinkle turmeric powder over the mixture, stirring thoroughly to distribute the vibrant yellow spice evenly.
- Add rice grains and toast them gently, stirring continuously to prevent sticking and enhance their nutty flavor profile.
- Pour in vegetable or chicken stock, seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper to elevate the overall taste complexity.
- Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan tightly.
- Allow the rice to simmer undisturbed for approximately 15-18 minutes, ensuring the grains absorb all the liquid and become tender.
- Once cooking completes, remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to achieve perfect texture.
- Gently fluff the rice using a fork, creating light and separate grain structures.
- Finish by drizzling fresh lemon juice over the rice and scattering chopped parsley or cilantro leaves for a bright, fresh garnish.
- Transfer to a serving dish and present immediately for optimal flavor and temperature.
Notes
- Elevate your rice game with this simple yet flavorful one-pot wonder that transforms ordinary grains into a golden, aromatic delight.
- Turmeric brings an anti-inflammatory boost and vibrant color, making this dish as nutritious as it is beautiful.
- Toast rice briefly before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness during cooking.
- Use low sodium stock to control salt levels and let the turmeric and garlic shine through.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro add a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness of the buttery rice.
- Allow rice to rest after cooking to help grains settle and absorb remaining moisture for perfectly fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg