Garlic Turmeric Rice

Garlic turmeric rice. This simple recipe features fluffy rice flavored with garlic and golden turmeric, all tossed in classic paprika and fresh lemon juice. The bright yellow side shines when paired with meat or chicken and captures the essence of easy home cooking. To add more color and nutrition, stir fry rice with plenty of vegetables.

Whipping up weeknight dinner means quick and easy dishes. Whether it’s for everyday dinner or a small gathering, a simple rice dish not only impressive but also saves your time in the kitchen. Cooking rice is fussy free and never fails to impress everyone in the family.

Garlic turmeric rice. Flavored with lots of garlic, this rice dish is a ‘must’ addition to your recipe repertoire. The vibrant golden color comes from ground turmeric. A light touch of paprika, fresh lemon juice, and bell peppers (capsicum) add another layer of flavor and taste.

Garlic Turmeric Rice Recipe

Start with sauteing onions, vegetables and garlic in olive oil. Once the veggies turn soft and tender, add the ground spices including ground turmeric and paprika.

Now, add cooked rice. With rice, use your favorite – basmati, long grain or jasmine rice. Stir fry until the rice gets that beautiful golden color. Drizzle with freshly squeezed lemon juice. And that’s it! Fluffy, golden rice to add as a side for your next meal.

More Rice Recipes:

• Thai Basil Fried Rice
• Prawn Rice | Shrimp Rice 
• Keema Rice 
• Easy Tomato Rice

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Garlic Turmeric Rice

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Garlic and turmeric flavored golden rice for your next meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers (capsicum)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4 cups cooked rice, long grain or basmati rice
• Juice of 1 small lemon
• Chopped parsley leaves, to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium high heat.
2. Add garlic, onions and bell peppers (capsicum). Sauté, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes or until tender.
3. Add ground turmeric and paprika. Sauté, stirring, for a few seconds.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add cooked rice.
6. Drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Sauté, stirring, for about 2-3 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 315Total Fat 4gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 0mgSodium 5mgCarbohydrates 62gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 6g

The nutritional data is for information purposes only

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