Fluffy Basmati Rice with Turmeric
8 servings
30 minutes
Fluffy basmati rice with turmeric is a fragrant dish of Indian cuisine infused with the warmth of Eastern spices. Basmati, known for its delicate nutty flavor and tender texture, pairs perfectly with golden turmeric, which gives it a sunny hue and subtle spicy aroma. Cinnamon and cardamom sautéed in ghee reveal depth of flavor, creating a magical symphony of spices. This dish complements meat, fish, or vegetables beautifully, enhancing their softness and richness of taste. It embodies the coziness of home cooking and the age-old traditions of India where spices are not just ingredients but true magic.
1
Rinse the filtered rice as well as possible, drain. Keep freshly boiled water ready.
- Basmati rice: 2 glasss
2
In a thick-bottomed pot, heat the oil, add a broken cinnamon stick and crushed cardamom pods, quickly fry, then add salt and turmeric.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 1 piece
- Cardamom pods: 5 piece
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
3
Add rice, stirring thoroughly to coat each grain with oil.
- Basmati rice: 2 glasss
4
Carefully pour 3 cups of boiling water into the pot, stir, and immediately cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat and start the timer. After 5 minutes, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 7 minutes – a total of 12 minutes.
- Basmati rice: 2 glasss
5
Remove the pot from the heat, wrap it in newspaper, and cover it with a blanket – this way the rice will steam and finish cooking. It will be ready in 12 minutes.