Are you looking for the perfect side dish that adds a huge pop of flavor (and color!) to basically any main dish you’re making?

If so, we have it for you today. (And, if not,  you should still read on because this recipe is AWESOME.)

Say hello to Turmeric Rice — your new SDBF.

(AKA: Side dish best friend.)

We’ve had this turmeric rice alongside pot roast. We’ve had it with curry (obviously). We’ve had it with stir-fry. We’ve had it with roasted chicken. We’ve had alongside veggies and fish. We’ve even had it in salads!

The only way we haven’t had it is as dessert, but now that we’re thinking about it, we could probably whip it into a rice pudding and still love it.

So, yeah. It does everything. And, it’s naturally gluten-free. Make a big pot of turmeric rice tonight, and enjoy it with all the foods, all week long!

Turmeric Rice Recipe

The easiest and tastiest side dish that goes with virtually everything: turmeric rice!

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp ghee or butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 c Jasmin rice
1 1/2 c water

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat ghee/butter over medium heat until melted.
2. Add in salt and spices and cook until slightly toasted, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds to a minute).
3. Add in rice, stirring to combine. Cook another minute while stirring constantly.
4. Add water and bring to a boil.
5. Cover, turn heat to a low simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is fluffy and done. Enjoy with all the things!

And here is the Turmeric Rice recipe in an easy-to-print format!

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Turmeric Rice

This turmeric rice recipe is quick and easy to make, plus it makes the perfect side dish for almost everything!

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: rice, turmeric

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ghee or butter
  
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 c Jasmin rice
• 1 1/2 c water

Instructions

• Heat ghee/butter over medium heat until melted.
• Add in salt and spices and cook until slightly toasted, stirring constantly (about 30 seconds to a minute).
• Add in rice, stirring to combine. Cook another minute while stirring constantly.
• Add water and bring to a boil.
• Cover, turn heat to a low simmer, and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is fluffy and done. Enjoy with all the things!

Do you have a go-to recipe that makes your weeks easier and tastier? Do tell in the comments! —Jenn

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