Indian Savory Yellow Rice
Recipe for delicious savory yellow rice made with brown basmati rice and spices. Naturally gluten-free.
Servings 6
Calories 127kcal
Equipment
- medium bowl
- strainer
- rice cooker or 4-quart pot with lid
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown basmati rice
- 1¼ teaspoons sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 2⅔ cup gluten-free chicken broth vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee, optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in the strainer, then transfer it to the medium bowl. Add water to cover and allow it to rest for 30 minutes. Drain well.
Rice Cooker Method
- Add the rice, salt, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the bowl of the rice cooker, then add the broth and cook according to your manufacturers directions.
Stove Method
- Add the rice, salt, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the 4-quart pot, then add the broth and stir. Bring to a boil, then cover with the lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 25 minutes, then turn off the heat. Allow the rice to rest undisturbed for about 10 minutes.
Serve
- Remove the cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves. Cut the butter (if using) into small pats and gently stir in with the rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg