Turmeric Rice

This colorful and flavorful turmeric rice is a fantastic side dish you can serve with a variety of mains. Perfect for a tasty and easy weeknight dinner!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Start by heating up a splash of vegetable oil or olive oil in a pot.
2. 2Add the turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper, and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
3. 3Add the rice to the pot, and stir to coat the grains completely in the seasoning.
4. 4Add water to the pot, cover with a lid and bring it to a boil on high heat.
5. 5As soon as the rice is boiling, remove it from the heat and keep it covered for about 10-15 minutes, or until all the liquid has absorbed.
6. 6The rice grains absorb the water and finishes cooking when it’s off the heat. Make sure to keep the steam and heat in the pot by not removing the lid until the 10-15 minutes are up.
7. 7Give the rice a stir with a fork to make it fluffy, then serve.