Ingredients
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- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper; cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add rinsed rice to the saucepan and stir to coat with oil and spices. Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (185g)
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 292mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg