Another new addition to the rice varieties with ginger-garlic and turmeric rice. As the name suggests this easy rice recipe has all the aromatic stuff to perk the flavor of a humble rice. This recipe require basic ingredients that most of the households have in their pantry.
Turmeric comes with a great amount of antioxidant needed by human body to fight against free radicals. Ginger and garlic aids in digestion and soothe the stomach. This rice recipe packed with health benefit. One basic rules to cook basmathi rice is to soak them in a cool water for a good 30 minutes for the grains to expand while cooking. Another important rule in cooking rice is do not stir while its still hot to avoid the grains from breaking and get mushy. No one want a bowl of mushy rice i guess. Always use fork to fluff up the grains with this tricks, i'm guarantee you'll be smiling all the way to serve your family and friends a perfectly fluffy bowl of rice.
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked basmathi rice
2 cups boiling water
1 medium onion,chopped
1 tsp fresh turmeric,grated
1 tbsp grated carrot
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp coconut or sunflower oil
3/4 tsp salt
Methods
Wash and soak the basmathi rice in cool water for 30 minutes for the rice to expand double the original size during cooking. Drain the water.
Over a medium heat, add oil in a pan add chopped onion. Saute till the onion turns translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 10 seconds.
Add the turmeric, soaked basmathi rice and boiled water.
Season with salt and lemon juice stir to combined.
Cover with lid and cook the rice for 20-25 minutes or until all the water are absorbed.
Remove from heat and let the rice to cool completely before stirring.
Serve with gravy of your choice.
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