Yellow Savoury Rice

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and flavorful Yellow Savoury Rice, an aromatic dish packed with spices and colorful vegetables. Featuring fragrant basmati rice infused with turmeric, ground cumin, and coriander, this recipe offers both a gorgeous golden hue and a warm, earthy flavor profile. Tender carrots, sweet bell peppers, and pops of green peas add texture and nutrients, while sautéed onions and garlic create a savory base. Perfectly cooked with the richness of vegetable stock and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. Whether served as a fragrant side dish or light vegetarian main, this easy and wholesome recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Basmati rice
• 3 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 1 cube Vegetable stock cube
• 0.75 cups Frozen peas
• 1 medium Carrot, finely diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, finely diced (any color)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set it aside to drain.

Step 2

In a medium-sized pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic in the spices.

Step 6

Pour in the water and add the vegetable stock cube. Stir until the stock cube dissolves completely.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir in the rinsed rice, frozen peas, diced carrot, and diced bell pepper.

Step 8

Season the pot with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 9

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and allow the rice to rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Step 11

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 12

Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy it as a light, savoury meal on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1474.9 grams (1474.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	851

Total Fat 31.30g	40%
Saturated Fat 5.00g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2060mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 122.80g	45%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 19.20g
Protein 21.60g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 1134mg	24%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.8%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 57.2%