Golden Turmeric Tahiri Rice
One-pot turmeric rice studded with soft carrots, peas, and onions. Fragrant, golden, and ready in under 25 minutes—pure vegetable comfort.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 medium carrots, diced
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Add diced carrot and stir for 1 minute. Sprinkle turmeric and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in rice and stir to coat with oil, 1 minute. Add 2.75 cups water and coconut milk, then stir.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- 5
Stir in frozen peas, re-cover, and cook 2 minutes until peas are heated through.
- 6
Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork, scatter cilantro on top, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (3–4 quart)
- wooden spoon or rice paddle
- measuring cups
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