Golden Turmeric Rice with Peas
In short: Mild turmeric and cumin rice cooked with onion and green peas. A golden, family-friendly side for curries, grilled meat and fried fish. It takes about 35 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 10 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 370 kcal
Turmeric turns plain rice a warm yellow and gives it a mild, earthy flavor, and peas add sweetness and color. This is a gentle, family-friendly rice that is made in many kitchens around the world with small local twists. Onion and cumin are softened in oil first, so the rice smells savory before the water even goes in. It goes with curries, grilled meat, fried fish, eggs and roasted vegetables.
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the turmeric and cumin and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice and stir for 1 minute to coat the grains in the spiced oil.
- Pour in the hot water and add the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stir once, then lower the heat to the lowest setting, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Scatter the frozen peas over the rice without stirring, put the lid back on and cook for 3 minutes more. Take the pan off the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and serve hot.
Tips
- Add the peas on top of the rice so they steam instead of boiling, which keeps them bright green.
- A cinnamon stick, a few cardamom pods or a handful of raisins make the rice more fragrant. Replace half the water with coconut milk for a creamier result.
Questions and answers
Can I use stock instead of water?
Yes. Vegetable stock adds flavor. Cut the salt to 1/2 teaspoon, because stock is already seasoned.
What can I use instead of ground turmeric?
A pinch of saffron threads steeped in a little of the hot water gives color and a more luxurious flavor, though the taste is different. Curry powder also works.
Can I make turmeric rice ahead of time?
Yes. Cool it within an hour and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
How long does it take to make Golden Turmeric Rice with Peas?
About 35 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Golden Turmeric Rice with Peas?
About 370 kcal per serving, with 8 g of protein, 67 g of carbohydrates and 7 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 370 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 430 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
