How quickly can I make turmeric rice?

It cooks in around 20 minutes with 10 minutes of prep, serving 4, which makes it an easy everyday side.

What does turmeric rice go with?

Its mild, golden flavour pairs with almost any dal or curry; the spoon of Anveshan ghee makes it rich enough to enjoy on its own too.

Why use both groundnut oil and ghee?

Anveshan groundnut oil blooms the cumin and onion cleanly, while a spoon of Anveshan bilona ghee added at the end lends aroma and a glossy finish.

How do I keep the rice grains separate?

Rinse the basmati well, use the recipe's measured 2.5 cups of water for 1.5 cups of rice, and fluff gently with a fork after cooking.

Turmeric Rice

Name: Turmeric Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Wood-Pressed Groundnut Oil; 1.5 cups Basmati rice; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Bay leaf; 1 small Onion (thinly sliced); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); to taste Salt; 2.5 cups Water; for garnish Fresh coriander

Turmeric rice is a vibrant golden rice dish where basmati is tempered with cumin, onion and turmeric for a warm, fragrant side. This version blooms the tempering in wood-pressed Anveshan groundnut oil and finishes with aromatic Anveshan bilona ghee, giving the rice a glossy richness. Ready in about 20 minutes of cooking and serving 4, it pairs perfectly with any dal or curry.

Time breakdown

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time20 min

Total Time30 min

Ingredients

💡 You can also use Mustard Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Basmati rice
Turmeric powder
Cumin seeds
Bay leaf
Onion (thinly sliced)
Garlic (minced)
Salt
Water
Fresh coriander

How to Make Turmeric Rice

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes. Drain.
2
Heat the Anveshan Groundnut Oil together with the Anveshan ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf — sizzle for 30 seconds.
3
Add sliced onion and garlic. Sauté on medium heat until onion turns translucent (3–4 minutes).

Tips for the Best Turmeric Rice

✓Rinse and lightly soak the basmati so the grains cook up long and separate.
✓Bloom the turmeric briefly in the hot Anveshan groundnut oil to deepen its colour and flavour.

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