Rice with turmeric
4 servings
30 minutes
Turmeric rice is a bright and aromatic dish of Indian cuisine where each spice plays its role. Turmeric, known as the 'golden spice', gives the dish a rich yellow color and a subtle spicy flavor with a slight bitterness. Combined with basmati rice, butter, onion, and garlic, this rice gains tenderness and depth of flavor. Bay leaf and thyme add fresh, woody notes while chicken broth enriches the dish's structure. This rice perfectly complements meat and vegetable dishes; it can be eaten as a standalone side or as part of complex Indian dishes. Turmeric is believed to have healing properties that help boost immunity and improve digestion. It is not just a side dish—it's a piece of Indian culinary tradition infused with history and the aromas of distant Eastern markets.
1
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pot, add onion and garlic, and cook until soft.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 clove
2
Add rice and turmeric, mix well.
- Basmati rice: 1 glass
- Turmeric: 1 tablespoon
3
Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 17 minutes.
- Chicken broth: 1.5 glass
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
- Thyme: 0.1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Add the remaining oil, remove the bay leaf, serve at the table.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons