This turmeric rice is a delicious and quick Indian-inspired side dish perfect for any night of the week! This easy, fluffy rice is packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings to make an incredible side dish that goes well with any main course! Light, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully golden turmeric rice is a side anyone will enjoy!
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Instructions
Rinse the 1 cup long grain rice in a fine mesh sieve under cool running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
In a heavy bottom saucepan, melt the 1 tablespoon butter with the 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced ¼ cup onion and minced 1 teaspoon garlic and saute until tender and opaque, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the rinsed rice and 2 teaspoon turmeric to your saucepan and stir to coat.
Add the 1 ½ cups chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon each, salt & pepper. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 17 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork once cooked. Serve immediately, or cover until ready to serve.
Notes
Rinsing the rice is an important step, don’t skip it! Rinsing the rice removes the excess starch from the outside of the rice, so it cooks up perfectly fluffy with visible grains of rice and it’s never mushy or starchy!
Want to make this amazing dish in an Instant Pot?
Complete Step 1 as normal. When you’re ready to sauté, use the Sauté function on your Instant Pot and add the butter and olive oil. Then cook the aromatics as directed, and add the rice, turmeric, chicken broth, and other spices.
When you’re ready to cook – seal and lock the lid, set it to Manual, High Pressure, and cook for 5 minutes. When finished, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve immediately!
I recommend using these settings and not the Rice function on the Instant Pot, as it will yield a different result.
You can use homemade, store-bought, or even bouillon paste or cubes when using chicken broth!
If using bouillon cubes or paste, make sure to follow the directions and use enough to make 1 ½ cups of broth so it isn’t too diluted.
If you prefer, you can also use beef broth if making a beef or lamb main course to go with the turmeric rice!