Ingredients
Tej Patta
Dalchini
optional
Elaichi, optional
diced
minced
or another long-grain white rice
Haldi powder
(1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
to garnish
Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
Piping Pot Curry (Meeta Arora)
| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 min | 20 min | 25 min | 5 |
This fragrant and flavorful Turmeric Rice is a healthy alternative to your usual white rice. Try my recipe to know how to easily make this vibrant rice on the stovetop or in the instant pot.
side dish
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Recommended Equipment
Lid
Instant Pot
Fork
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Knife
Cutting Board
Pot
Instructions
Wash the rice with water 2-3 times, until the water is clear.
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Heat ghee or oil in a pot on medium heat. Then add the whole spices - bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
1 tablespoon Ghee Or Oil 1 Bay Leaf Tej Patta1 inch Cinnamon Dalchini1 Star Anaise optional3 Green Cardamom Elaichi, optional
Add the diced onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
0.5 cup Onion diced2 cloves Garlic minced
Add the turmeric, salt and stir. Then add the rinsed rice and saute for 30 seconds. Now add the water and give it a stir.
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice0.75 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Haldi powder0.75 teaspoon Salt 2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat down to the lowest setting , cover with the lid. Let it simmer for 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Remove from heat and keep the pot covered for another 8-10 minutes. Then remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice
Instant Pot Method
Follow the same steps as above until adding the rice and water in the instant pot on Saute mode. Then pressure cook for 4 minutes at high pressure. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then manually release the pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy!
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Indian Turmeric Yellow Rice
Piping Pot Curry (Meeta Arora)
| Serves | Prep | Cook | Total | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 min | 20 min | 25 min | 5 |
This fragrant and flavorful Turmeric Rice is a healthy alternative to your usual white rice. Try my recipe to know how to easily make this vibrant rice on the stovetop or in the instant pot.
side dish
Save this recipe to your personal collection, manage your grocery lists and access the step-by-step cooking assistant with the TastyBites app.
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Recommended Equipment
Lid
Instant Pot
Fork
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Knife
Cutting Board
Pot
Ingredients
Tej Patta
Dalchini
optional
Elaichi, optional
diced
minced
or another long-grain white rice
Haldi powder
(1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
to garnish
Instructions
Wash the rice with water 2-3 times, until the water is clear.
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Heat ghee or oil in a pot on medium heat. Then add the whole spices - bay leaf, cinnamon, star anise, and cardamom. Saute for 30 seconds until they release their aroma.
1 tablespoon Ghee Or Oil 1 Bay Leaf Tej Patta1 inch Cinnamon Dalchini1 Star Anaise optional3 Green Cardamom Elaichi, optional
Add the diced onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
0.5 cup Onion diced2 cloves Garlic minced
Add the turmeric, salt and stir. Then add the rinsed rice and saute for 30 seconds. Now add the water and give it a stir.
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice0.75 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Haldi powder0.75 teaspoon Salt 2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat down to the lowest setting , cover with the lid. Let it simmer for 12 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)
Remove from heat and keep the pot covered for another 8-10 minutes. Then remove the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice
Instant Pot Method
Follow the same steps as above until adding the rice and water in the instant pot on Saute mode. Then pressure cook for 4 minutes at high pressure. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then manually release the pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy!
1 cup Basmati Rice or another long-grain white rice2 cup Water (1 1/4 cup for instant pot method)