Easy Yellow Rice

By Lee

Basmati rice cooks super fast and reliably, so this whole yellow rice recipe is done in twenty minutes. During those twenty minutes you can grill off some chicken and toss together a salad. Easy peasy!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or Earth's Balance (for dairy free and vegan version)
• 2 cups long grain basmati rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• chopped chives or green onions for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan combine butter, turmeric and cumin. Saute on medium heat until butter is melted and lightly foaming, while stirring it with the spices. Add rice and stir until the rice is completely coated with the spice mixture.
2. Add water and salt and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until water is completely absorbed about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Serve warm with chives or scallions.