Turmeric Golden Rice

This vibrant golden rice gets its beautiful color and anti-inflammatory benefits from turmeric, while cardamom and cinnamon add warming aromatic notes. It's an elegant side dish that pairs beautifully with curries, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup White Basmati Rice
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
  • 3 Cardamom Pods, lightly crushed
  • 1 Cinnamon Sticks (Korintje)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 3/4 teaspoon Redmond Real Salt
  • 2 tablespoons California Almonds (raw), sliced

*Bolded ingredients are products we typically carry at Tare Bulk Foods.

Directions

  1. Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add turmeric, cumin, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add rice and stir to coat with the spiced oil. Toast for 2 minutes.
  4. Add broth and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes without lifting lid. Remove whole spices and fluff with a fork.
  6. Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet until golden. Sprinkle over rice before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute Brown Basmati Rice and increase cooking time to 45 minutes.
  • Add Ginger and Garlic Powder for extra flavor depth.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and Pistachios (In-Shell), shelled, for extra richness.
  • Leftovers keep well for 3 days and reheat beautifully.