Turmeric Coconut Basmati Rice

This turmeric coconut basmati rice is a flavorful rice side dish recipe that’s easy to make! Garlic, ginger, and onion are sautéed and cooked with basmati rice and turmeric in a coconut milk/water mixture for a creamy dish, and topped with chopped fresh basil for serving.

This turmeric coconut basmati rice is a take on its inspiration, and includes onion, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and fresh basil leaves along with basmati rice cooked in a lite coconut milk and water combination.

I added ground turmeric to the mix and instantly it turned an unremarkable looking rice dish (as rice tends to be) into a warm and bright YELLOW rice. Very bright. And we loved it! I always have a can or two of coconut milk hanging around, and with this dish not taking that long to make, I’m anticipating this turmeric coconut basmati rice will be gracing our table with regularity from now on.

Turmeric Coconut Basmati Rice Recipe
This turmeric coconut basmati rice is a flavorful rice side dish recipe that’s easy to make! Garlic, ginger, and onion are sautéed and cooked with basmati rice and turmeric in a coconut milk/water mixture for a creamy dish, and topped with chopped fresh basil for serving.



Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 7 oz lite coconut milk (about half a can)
• 1 1/4 cup water
• Chopped fresh basil leaves for serving

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt and stir. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, or until onions have become golden and soft, but haven't yet browned.
2. Add the rice and turmeric to the saucepan and stir until evenly combined. Let rice cook for just a few minutes, stirring frequently, and then add coconut milk and water. Stir to combine, and then raise heat to let liquid come to a boil.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan. Let rice cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped fresh basil for serving.

Recipe Adapted : Turmeric Coconut Basmati Rice @ mysequinedlife