Tahiri — Turmeric Rice with Cucumber Raita
One-pot golden turmeric rice with sautéed vegetables, served with cool cucumber raita and fresh pickled onions. A complete, balanced vegetarian dinner that hits in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup cucumber, grated or finely diced
- ¾ tsp turmeric powder
- ¾ cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, or bell pepper, diced small)
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- 1
Make raita: stir yogurt, grated cucumber, lime juice, and a pinch of salt together in a bowl. Chill.
- 2
Pickle the onion: toss sliced red onion with 1 tbsp lime juice and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced vegetables and sauté until tender, ~4 minutes.
- 4
Add turmeric, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add rice and stir to coat evenly.
- 5
Pour 2 cups water into the skillet, bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, ~12 minutes.
- 6
Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve warm with raita, pickled onions, and sliced cucumbers and carrots on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with a lid (10-12 inch)
- small bowl
- fork
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