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garlic turmeric rice recipe

Garlic Turmeric Rice

Fazila Olla-Logday
What could be more comforting than a delicious garlicky rice spiced with turmeric and fortified with a delicious array of colourful vegetables. Fragranced with butter, turmeric, garlic, and onion, this incredibly flavourful rice comes together in just 20 minutes on the stovetop. It can be a complete meal on its own or served with chicken, meat or fish.
Ingredients in Garlic Turmeric Rice
Rice – I used brown basmati rice which was cooked with some salt and a half teaspoon of turmeric powder. You could also use leftover white rice and add a half teaspoon of turmeric powder when adding the rice to the veggies.
Butter –This is what we’re going to saute our veggies in as it adds such a great flavour. If you’re worried about the butter burning feel free to add a bit of olive oil or you can also use coconut oil for a healthier alternative.
Veggies –Onion finely diced as well as some, broccolini, red peppers and corn. Canned or frozen corn will do.
Garlic – Use as much or little as you like, but more is definitely better.
Spice- Crushed Red Chilli Flakes – For a bit of heat.
Lemon or Lime Juice – Added at the end just adds a delicious flavour to the rice.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetiser, Main Course
Cuisine South African
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbles Butter
  • 5 Fat Cloves of Garlic
  • 1/2 Large Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Crushed Red Chilli Flakes
  • 125 Gr Broccolini
  • 1 Small Red Pepper Cubed
  • 1/2 Cup Corn
  • 2 Cups Basmati Rice Cooked
  • Salt To Taste
  • 1 Tbles Lemon or Lime Juice

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the garlic, onion, broccolini, and red bell pepper.
  • Heat a nonstick pan to medium low heat and add the butter.
  • Cook the garlic and onions on medium heat for about 5 minutes ensuring that it stays soft and translucent. 
  • Add the crushed red chilli flakes, the broccolini, the red pepper and the corn and sauté for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the basmati rice and the salt.
  • Sauté for about 5 minutes then add the lemon juice and stir through.
  • Serve hot with an extra sprinkle of red chilli flakes.
Keyword Garlic, Rice, Turmeric
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