Turmeric Basmati Rice
Fragrant Malaysian turmeric rice or yellow rice using basmati rice with added turmeric and cumin powder resulting in a boost in colour as well as flavour.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 5 Inch ginger (peeled, cut into 3 pieces, then halved and bruised)
- 3 teaspoons turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 cups basmati rice
- 5 cups water
Instructions
- 1
Wash and rinse the rice and cook in an electric rice cooker by adding all 5 cups of water.
- 2
Then add in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Mix and incorporate well with the rice and water.
- 3
Wash and rinse rice and add the rice to a pot with all 5 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add in the extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic, ginger, turmeric powder and cumin powder. Stir and mix well. Turn the heat to low and cover with lid. Simmer for around 35 minutes to 40 minutes or until rice is cooked and all the water have reduced.