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Chicken marinated in Jamaica's signature spice blend and baked in the oven. No grill needed, lower in fat, and 41 g of protein per serving.
- Total
- 60 min
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Servings
- 4 servings
Turmeric Basmati Rice
Golden color and delightful aroma: Turmeric Basmati Rice 🍚✨
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories · per serving
- 180 kcal
Written by
Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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In short
Turmeric Basmati Rice contains 180 calories per serving: 3 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. It takes 30 minutes in total and makes 4 servings.
About this recipe
Turmeric basmati rice is a healthy and light twist on classic rice. Turmeric provides antioxidant and immunity-supporting benefits, while basmati rice adds a fluffy, aromatic texture. It pairs perfectly with meat, chicken, or vegetable dishes as a balanced side.
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a pot.
- 2
Add washed and drained basmati rice with salt.
- 3
Sauté until grains separate.
- 4
Add water and turmeric.
- 5
Stir and cover.
- 6
Once it starts boiling place butter in the center and cook until water is absorbed.
- 7
After cooking cover with a cloth and let it rest 10 minutes.
- 8
Serve hot.
Tips
- Soak rice for 20 minutes before cooking for fluffier results.
- Add a bay leaf or cloves for extra aroma.
- For a lighter version skip the butter.
Language
- Zerdeçallı Basmati Pilav (Türkçe)
- Basmati Reis mit Kurkuma (Deutsch)
- Arroz Basmati con Cúrcuma (Español)
- Riz Basmati au Curcuma (Français)
- Riso Basmati alla Curcuma (Italiano)
- أرز بسمتي بالكركم (العربية)
- Nasi Basmati Kunyit (Bahasa Indonesia)
- ターメリックバスマティライス (日本語)
- ข้าวบาสมาติขมิ้น (ไทย)
- Nasi Basmati Kunyit (Bahasa Melayu)
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