Turmeric Curry Basmati Rice

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 3 Tbl olive oil
• 2 C fresh herbs such as parsley, chives, tarragon, cilantro
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• 1/4 C sunflower seeds
• 2 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 C basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tbl lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 3 Tbl oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Fry herbs 4 minutes. Toast sunflower seeds, 1 minute; remove. Season with salt and pepper.

Add garlic, cook 3 minutes. Add curry and turmeric powder, rice, lemon juice and 2 cups water, cover and simmer 9-11 minutes.

Turn rice onto a platter and fluff with a large fork. Top with fried herbs and seeds.

Makes 4 servings.