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Easy Rice Cooker Turmeric Rice

This fragrant turmeric rice is full of delicious spices and comes together with just a handful of ingredients so quickly with the help of a rice cooker. Serve this delicious yellow rice as a side dish with your favourite Indian style curry for an easy weeknight dinner.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian-Inspired
Dietary & Allergen Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten free, Nut Free, Soy Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 serves as a side dish
Calories 217kcal
Author Sally

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ½ tablespoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt see notes
  • 500 ml chicken stock

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Add the rice with the rest of the ingredients to the rice cooker and mix to combine. Turn the rice cooker onto cook.
  • Once the rice cooker is finished, let the rice sit covered for about 10 minutes. Fluff the rice and serve.

Notes

Salt: Omit or reduce the salt if your stock is not salt-reduced otherwise the end result may be too salty.
Vegetarian Option: Substitute vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.
Storage Instructions: Store cooled turmeric rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months; reheat gently with a splash of water to loosen the grains.

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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